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

Amulet with a Stylized Figure of Heh, the God of Eternity

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Description

Object Label: The three metal amulets in this case are highly stylized versions of a common Middle Kingdom motif: a kneeling figure of Heh, the god of eternity, holding two hieroglyphs for “year.” These objects reflect Sa-Inher’s wish to live forever. Caption: Amulet with a Stylized Figure of Heh, the God of Eternity, ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E.. Electrum, 7/16 x 7/16 in. (1.1 x 1.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 13.1037.

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.

Small metal artifacts displayed on a plain surface.

This image shows three small metal objects that resemble belt buckles or similar fittings. They are arranged on a plain, possibly paper or cloth surface with a number '4' indicating a possible catalog or display reference. The objects are metallic and simple in design, each having a distinct shape and a possible functional purpose.

decorative unknown excellent
Materials metal

Connections

Materials Metal

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 13.1037 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 3096 tier-2
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