Viscera figure with jackal head (Duamutef)

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.

The image shows four small, dark figurine-like fragments on a light background, each with a rounded head portion and elongated, tapering bodies; one appears to have a jackal-like profile but details are limited.

Four separate small objects are photographed side-by-side against a neutral background. They are dark/gray with mottled surfaces; the second from the left appears lighter and more weathered. Each piece has a rounded head area and an elongated shaft/body. The third piece from the left shows a more clearly sculpted head with upright, pointed ears, which is consistent with a jackal-headed type, though the full face/muzzle is not clearly legible. No clearly readable carved hieroglyphs, cartouches, or letters are visible on any of the pieces in this image. A small label reading “THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART” with the number “1925” is visible at the bottom right edge of the photo, but this is modern print text rather than ancient inscription. Overall surface texture suggests a cast/handled material, but the exact material from the photo alone is not verifiable.