Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Bracelet of Hepy
Description
Gold, lapis lazuli
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 decorative piece composed of blue and gold strings of beads.
The artifact is an ornamental design featuring alternating rows of blue and gold beads. The composition includes intricate alignment that suggests a sophisticated craftsmanship typical of personal adornments. The blue beads appear to be made from a material resembling lapis lazuli, while the gold beads provide a striking contrast and opulent appearance.
decorative
unknown
excellent
Materials
goldfaience
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116245132 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 34.1.156a–e tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 545151 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access).
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