Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · jewelry

Scarab Seal

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Description

Caption: Scarab Seal, ca. 1630–1523 B.C.E.. Steatite, glaze, 5/16 x 1/2 x 11/16 in. (0.8 x 1.2 x 1.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.525E.

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 collection of scarab amulets displayed in rows.

The image depicts a series of scarab amulets laid out in a grid format. Each scarab varies slightly in size and detail, showcasing different levels of craftsmanship. The scarabs are likely carved from stone and have inscribed markings, though the details are too small to discern clearly.

religious unknown good
Materials stone

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Stone

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.525E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117168 tier-2
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