Baboon
Description
Object Label: Many small ivory and faience baboons have been found in Middle Kingdom tombs. Some scholars believe they functioned as gaming pieces. Others argue that because images of baboons often appear on other protective objects, the figures served as eternal guardians of the deceased. Caption: Baboon, ca. 1938–1700 B.C.E.. Ivory, 1 1/4 x 2 11/16 in. (3.1 x 6.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 36.123. (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 carved figure of a baboon.
The artifact is a small, detailed carving of a baboon made from a pale material, possibly limestone or wood. It is depicted sitting upright with its arms resting on its legs, showcasing a stylized rendering typical of Egyptian art. The craftsmanship indicates careful attention to the animal's features, such as the face and posture.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 36.123 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3391 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
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