Jubilee Vessel of Pepi I

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 pale stone cup/jubilee-style vessel with a wide rim and raised base, decorated with black incised/painted register-like scenes and hieroglyphs on the front face.

The object is a squat, vase-like vessel with a broad, flat rim and a slightly flaring body that narrows toward a small, rounded foot. The surface is light yellowish/cream and appears translucent or semi-translucent, consistent with calcite/alabaster in the catalogue. On the front, a rectangular panel contains black-painted/incised signs: architectural elements (stacked blocks or facade-like shapes) flank a central emblem. Above the central area there are small stacked signs including a figure-like or crown/feathered motif; at the top there are what appear to be stylized tall standards and a bird- or falcon-like silhouette. Around and below the central emblem are multiple hieroglyphic signs arranged in horizontal bands. No Greek, Coptic, or Arabic text is visible. No cartouche naming the king can be read with certainty from the available image resolution; the exact royal name (Pepi I) cannot be confirmed from legible text. Overall condition appears good, with intact form and only minor surface wear.