Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · vessel
Ointment Jar
Description
Caption: Ointment Jar, ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.. Limestone, 6 1/8 × greatest diam. 3 3/4 in. (15.5 × 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.392E. (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 reddish-brown ceramic vessel with a narrow body and flared rim.
The vessel is a simple, unadorned ceramic piece with a smooth surface. It features a distinctive tall, narrow body with a slightly flared rim, tapering towards a rounded base. The surface shows signs of wear and discoloration, suggesting age. It is likely handmade, with visible marks indicative of ancient pottery techniques.
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unknown
good
Materials
clay
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.392E tier-2
- BKM-Object 117048 tier-2
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