Recumbent Calf
Description
Object Label: The small size, skillfully molded faience, and whimsical nature of this statuette all correspond to the Middle Kingdom animal sculptures displayed in this case. The incised eyebrows and ribs and the very thin layer of glaze, however, have few parallels from the Middle Kingdom. The object may therefore date to the Twenty-sixth Dynasty, a time when craftsmen evoked earlier art. Caption: Recumbent Calf, ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E. or ca. 664–505 B.C.E.. Faience, 1 11/16 x 3 1/16 x 1 1/4 in. (4.3 x 7.7 x 3.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 70.92. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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 faience figurine depicting a reclining ram.
The image shows a faience figurine of a reclining ram, placed on a small, rectangular base. The ram is depicted with detailed features, including curled horns and a serene posture. The craftsmanship reflects typical decorative styles found in Egyptian art, suitable for use as an amulet or offering in religious contexts.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 70.92 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3793 tier-2
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