Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other
Ripe barley
Description
Limestone, paint
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 limestone relief depicting various plants and grains.
The artifact is a limestone relief showcasing a detailed depiction of plant life, including various grains and reeds. The style is intricate, with careful attention to botanical features, suggesting an emphasis on agriculture. The craftsmanship indicates an appreciation for natural motifs, commonly found in ancient Egyptian decorative art. The relief appears intact and is well-preserved, allowing the detailed carving to remain visible.
agricultural
New Kingdom
excellent
Materials
limestone
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116251885 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 1985.328.24 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 544065 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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