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BM: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Art (Bot)
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Sharing artworks from Brooklyn Museum's Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art department. Not associated with the
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Bag-Shaped Vase https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3968
Quartz vase, pear shaped, with rounded base and flaring lip. Translucent, slightly milky color. Condition: Intact.
February 8, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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Seal or Stamp https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/44806
Seal or Stamp
February 7, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Saw-Edged Knife https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/123400
Saw-Edged Knife
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Relief Fragment https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/116775
Oblong fragment of limestone bearing on two sides, in detailed raised relief, the lower parts of columns of hieroglyphs. The piece is part of a corner from the tomb of Semenkhuw-ptah called Itwesh at Saqqara (MM D 43). Borders are preserved on the bottom and two sides of the larger surface, and on the bottom and right side of the smaller surface. Condition: Small chips. See also 37.25E, 37.27E, and 37.28E
February 7, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Undecorated Clam Shell https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/8632
Undecorated Clam Shell
February 7, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Cross Pendant https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/9622
Cross Pendant
February 7, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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Urn Shape with Two Handles https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/20860
Urn Shape with Two Handles
February 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Marble Head, Probably a Goddess https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/60238
Marble Head, Probably a Goddess
February 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Miniature Bowl for Mixing Make-up https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3259
Miniature Bowl for Mixing Make-up
February 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Beaded Necklace https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3272
Eighteen stone beads of different materials and shapes. Eight very narrow elongated barrels of hematite; one very small disk, light brown carnelian; one small ring of red carnelian; one irregular plump drop of light agate, pierced as a pedant; 2 drops of diorite, pierced as pendants; 2 big pendant drops of white calcite, striped with pink lines, longitudinal in one, which is corroded, transversal in the other; one big broad flattened pendant drop of white and black granite (?); one very big disk of black steatite; one papyrus scepter amulet, pierced in stem as pendant, of mottled gray soapstone. Condition: Stringing modern.
February 6, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Small Statue of the Adult Horus https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/117624
Small Statue of the Adult Horus
February 5, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Cylinder Seal Depicting a Worshipper before Shamash with Raised Sword https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/160375
Cylinder Seal Depicting a Worshipper before Shamash with Raised Sword
February 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Ram Amulet https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/19162
Ram Amulet
February 5, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Commemorative Lion Hunt Scarab of Amunhotep III https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/117125
Glazed steatite scarab of Amenhotep III. On the base of the scarab is inscribed the following text: “Live Horus, The Mighty- Bull in truth, The Nebty Establisher- of- Laws, he who quiets the Two Lands, The Horus of Gold Great- for- Strength, the smiter of the asiatics, the King of Upper and Lower Egypt Nebmaatre, Son of Re Amenhotep, Ruler of Thebes, may he be given life, (and) the King’s Wife Tiy, give life. Statement of lions which (the King) brought back by means of his own arrows (in the period of) Year 1 to Year 10: 10 (2) lions.” The scarab has notched clypeus, and a prothorax which curves towards the rear. The legs are given in relief, and the piece is pierced from front to rear for suspension. There is a triangle incised on each wing case. Condition: Many chips on back and base; bluish green glaze only preserved in spots.
February 5, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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Amulet of Taweret https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/117544
Amulet of Taweret
February 5, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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Gathering Lotuses https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/4239
Gathering Lotuses
February 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Small Jar https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/59684
Small Jar
February 4, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Enigmatic Relief https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3789
Portion of a limestone relief. Represented is the goddess Taweret shown in her normal guise of a pregnant hippopotamus with lion's feet and a crocodile upon her back. The goddess is shown striding left with outstretched arms. Before the goddess, and touching one of her hands, is a small crocodile. Behind Taweret is a partially preserved column of text. In front of her-above and below her arms- are preserved portions of smaller inscriptions. Traces of original red pigment appear to be preserved upon her tongue. Condition: Back and sides rough; numerous chips, scratches and encrusted dirt; long surface cracks running from top to bottom through the crocodile upon the back of the goddess.
February 4, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Conical Bowl https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/106453
Conical Bowl
February 4, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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Small Figure of the Goddess Maat Seated on s Stool https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/117185
Bronze figure of a goddess wearing a lappet wig. The goddess is shown squatting and wearing an enveloping robe. She rests upon a four-legged platform which has a top edge in the form of a cavetto cornice. There is a hole in the top of her head which is almost certainly for the insertion of a representation of an ostrich feather. Condition: Surface has brown/black patina. Features partially lost through pitting. Solid cast. Rough surface. Chip from one leg of platform due to modern drilling. Some lead salts appear along left flank of figure.
February 4, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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Fragment Retaining One Worked Surface https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/10214
Fragment Retaining One Worked Surface
February 3, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Egg Shaped Vase https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/20918
Egg Shaped Vase
February 3, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Signet Ring https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/117324
Signet Ring
February 3, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Small Piece of Shell Gold with Figure of a Swallow in Relief https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/117386
Small Piece of Shell Gold with Figure of a Swallow in Relief
February 3, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Inscribed Fragment https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/45506
Inscribed Fragment
February 2, 2026 at 5:42 PM