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

Hair Ring

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Description

Caption: Hair Ring, ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E.. Carnelian, depth: 3/16 in. (0.5 cm) diameter: 9/16 in. (1.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X249.52c.

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 ring-shaped object, possibly a bead or earring, made of a reddish material.

The image depicts a circular, ring-like artifact crafted from a reddish material. It appears smooth and polished, suggesting it may have been used as personal adornment, such as a bead or earring. The artifact shows a gap, indicating it might have been worn or attached as part of jewelry. The style is simple, lacking elaborate designs or inscriptions.

decorative unknown excellent
Materials carnelian

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Carnelian

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession X249.52c tier-2
  • BKM-Object 119452 tier-2
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