Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other
Cosmetic spoon
Description
Bone
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 cosmetic spoon featuring a standing nude figure holding an oval dish.
This artifact is a cosmetic spoon carved from a single piece of material, featuring a nude female figure standing upright. The figure is holding an oval-shaped dish above her head, which likely served a practical or symbolic purpose. The sculpture is detailed, with the figure's features and posture evident, reflecting typical craftsmanship of the period. The overall composition is well-balanced with a smooth finish.
daily life
New Kingdom
good
Materials
wood
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116282229 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 51.172.3 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 546048 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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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).
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