Tomb of Horemheb (KV 57)
Image
Description:
Falcon
Phonogram:
Hrw
Sign No.:
G5
Date:
18th DynastyNew Kingdom
Type:
Tomb
Provenance:
Valley of the Kings, Thebes
Technique
Appearance:
FinishedPolychromeRelief
Colors:
BlackGreenRedWhiteYellow
Stylistic notes:
The sign shows the Horus falcon
Color notes:
The bird has a black and white face, yellow eye with red spot, black beak, green-blue wings and tail, tips of tail red, outline of wings and tail feathers black, white breast with black dots and black tips, yellow legs and feet with red markings, black claws.
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Image source:
Tiradritti, Francesco: Egyptian Wall Painting (2008), p. 46-47.