Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other
Ibex, Tomb of Amenhotep
Description
Tempera on paper
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 painted depiction of an antelope-like animal on a fragmented surface.
The image showcases a painted representation of an antelope-like animal, possibly a gazelle, set against a blue background. The artwork exhibits a naturalistic style typical of Egyptian art, with attention to the animal's posture and movement. The painting is on a fragmented surface, with significant portions missing, revealing underlying layers or wear. The animal's elongated limbs and curved horns are notable features.
decorative
New Kingdom
fragmentary
Materials
plasterpaint
Cross-references (4)
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