Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · other

Chisel Blade

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Description

Caption: Chisel Blade, ca. 1539–1075 B.C.E.. Bronze. Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.299E. (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 narrow, elongated artifact with a patina, possibly a tool or instrument.

The artifact is a thin, elongated piece, appearing to be made of metal with a greenish and brownish patina suggesting age and oxidation. Its shape and wear suggest it could be a tool or a part of such. There are no visible intricate designs or inscriptions present.

unclear unknown good
Materials bronze

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Bronze

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.299E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 116976 tier-2
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