Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · jewelry
Scarab
Description
Caption: Scarab, ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.. Gold, steatite, glaze, 3/8 x 9/16 x 13/16 in. (1 x 1.5 x 2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X20.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A scarab-shaped amulet, likely used as a ring, made from a brown material.
The artifact is a scarab amulet, a common symbol in ancient Egyptian culture representing rebirth and regeneration. It is mounted as a ring, which suggests personal adornment or usage in rituals. The amulet is crafted from a brown material, possibly stone or faience, and shows signs of wear consistent with age.
decorative
unknown
good
Materials
stonegold
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession X20.1 tier-2
- BKM-Object 119087 tier-2
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