Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · architecture
Relief from the tomb of Meketre
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 fragmentary piece of painted limestone depicting a vessel.
The artifact is a fragment of painted limestone showcasing a well-defined depiction of a vessel or jug. The scene reflects artistic stylization typical of ancient Egyptian art, with clear outlines and simple color blocks. Notable features include the red and blue coloration used on the jug and the depiction of a patterned base. The image suggests an emphasis on daily life or utilitarian objects.
daily life
unknown
fragmentary
Materials
limestonepigment
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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).
- AI-inferred — the image-analysis panel (deities, names, signs) is machine-generated and may be wrong.
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