Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · statue
Upper part of Isis, from a figure of the goddess nursing Horus
Description
Egyptian blue
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 blue faience amulet depicting the head of a deity with distinct features.
This artifact is a blue faience amulet featuring the head of a deity, likely showing protective features common in amulets. The craftsmanship suggests an emphasis on symmetry and ornate details, typical of protective symbols in ancient Egyptian culture. The smooth texture and glossy finish highlight the advanced techniques used in faience production.
decorative
New Kingdom
excellent
Deities
Hathor
Materials
faience
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