Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · statue

Head from the figure of a camel

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Description

Terracotta, white slip

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 small Egyptian terracotta head, possibly depicting an animal.

The artifact is a terracotta head with a noticeable snout and elongated features, suggesting a representation of an animal, such as a donkey or horse. The sculpting is rudimentary, with basic details on the facial features. The composition appears to be straightforward, focusing on the head and neck. The style reflects a simplistic artistic approach, typical of small, possibly votive objects.

decorative unknown good
Materials terracotta

Connections

Found at Asasif
Materials Terracotta
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