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

Table

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Description

Object Label: Designed with a slightly architectural quality in its flaring top, this table is fastened together with wooden pegs. Despite its small size, it was probably intended for use by adults, who would have been seated on low stools, like the one in this case, or on the floor. Caption: Table, ca 1539–1292 B.C.E.. Wood, 12 x 10 x 20 5/8 in. (30.5 x 25.4 x 52.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.41E. (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 wooden stool or bench likely from an ancient Egyptian context.

The image depicts a simple wooden stool or bench, characterized by a straightforward, utilitarian design typical of ancient Egyptian furniture. The piece has a flat rectangular seat supported by four sturdy legs connected by crossbars, showing no decorative elements. The wood appears to be worn, suggesting significant age or use.

daily life unknown good
Materials wood

Connections

Found at Thebes
Materials Wood

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.41E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 3949 tier-2
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