Cynocephalus baboon amulet
Description
New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C. Faience. H. 1.7 × W. 0.7 × D. 0.8 cm (11/16 × 1/4 × 5/16 in.). From: Cemetery, Lisht North, Memphite Region, Egypt. Excavation: MMA excavations. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1909.
AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano
Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A small turquoise-blue faience amulet depicting a kneeling/standing animal figure with a rounded head and molded body, photographed against a plain background.
The object is a compact, handmade faience amulet with a vivid turquoise-blue glaze and areas of wear/exposed dark core. The form shows a rounded head at the top and a simplified animal body below, with molded contours suggesting a bent or seated posture. The surface has pitting and chips consistent with age or handling. No readable hieroglyphs, cartouches, or other inscriptions are visible in the image. No Greek, Coptic, or Arabic text is present. The depiction is broadly consistent with the catalogue’s identification as an animal amulet ("Cynocephalus baboon amulet"), though the fine anatomical details needed to confirm the exact species are not fully discernible at this resolution.
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116430496 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 09.180.2354 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 555460 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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