Relief of a Fowler
Description
Object Label: When this relief was still complete it showed a nobleman holding a boomerang in his right hand and a bird decoy, whose one wing is still preserved in his left hand. The nobleman is hunting for waterfowl such as ducks in the marshes near the Nile. Tomb decoration like this often includes scenes of food production to ensure food for the deceased in the next world. Caption: Relief of a Fowler, ca. 1539–1425 B.C.E.. Limestone, 20 1/2 × 16 5/8 × 1 1/4 in., 12.5 lb. (52.1 × 42.2 × 3.2 cm, 5.67kg). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Christos G. Bastis in honor of Bernard V. Bothmer, 80.38. (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 carved limestone relief depicting a male figure with a traditional Egyptian hairstyle and necklace.
The artifact is a limestone relief showcasing a male figure in profile, characteristic of the Old Kingdom Egyptian art style. The figure is adorned with a layered necklace, and the hairstyle is detailed, typical of noble representation. The minimalist background suggests it might be a fragment from a larger scene or tomb decoration. The craftsmanship details the figure's facial features and attire delicately.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 80.38 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3883 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
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