Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari

Image

Description:
The long-legged buzzard
Phonogram:
Sign No.:
G4
Date:
18th DynastyNew Kingdom
Type:
Temple
Provenance:
Deir el-Bahari, Thebes

Technique

Appearance:
FinishedPolychromeRelief
Colors:
BlackBrownYellow
Stylistic notes:
The sign shows the long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus).
Color notes:
Head, beak, body, feet dark yellow/brown, wing has black details, markings.
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Image source:
Personal Photograph ©Dominique Navarro, 2018