Tomb of Nebamun (TT 179)
Image
Description:
Egyptian vulture
Phonogram:
A
Sign No.:
G1
Date:
18th DynastyNew Kingdom
Type:
Tomb
Provenance:
El-Khokha, Thebes
Technique
Appearance:
FinishedPolychrome
Colors:
BlackGreenRedWhiteYellow
Stylistic notes:
The sign shows the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus).
Color notes:
Red outline, yellow head and legs, black eye and makings on head, white body, green wing, black wingtips, black claws
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Image source:
South Khokha Project, Hungarian Archaeological Mission