Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
String Bracelet with a Cowroid Amulet
Description
Glazed steatite, linen cord
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.
An ancient Egyptian amulet with a circular faience design and rope.
The artifact is a beautifully crafted amulet featuring a circular faience element with a rope. The central design appears to be decorative and intricate, characteristic of Egyptian artistry. The faience is a glazed ceramic material known for its bright colors and shiny finish. The rope is likely made from plant fibers, indicating skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail.
decorative
unknown
good
Materials
faiencerope
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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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