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

Cylinder Seal in Finger Ring

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Description

Caption: Cylinder Seal in Finger Ring, ca. 1539–1292 B.C.E. Silver, electrum, glass, Height 13/16 x Width 11/16 x Length 7/16 in. (2.1 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.724E. (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.

An ancient Egyptian cartouche with hieroglyphic inscriptions.

The image shows a gold cartouche featuring intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions. The cartouche is a traditional oval shape, which is used to encircle and signify royal names. The hieroglyphs are engraved with precision, showcasing the craftsmanship characteristic of the period.

royal New Kingdom excellent
Materials gold
Signs Ankh Reed Basket

Connections

Found at Thebes
Materials Gold

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.724E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117323 tier-2
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