Tomb of Nebamun (TT 179)
Image
Description:
Swallow or martin
Phonogram:
wr
Sign No.:
G36
Date:
18th DynastyNew Kingdom
Type:
Tomb
Provenance:
El-Khokha, Thebes
Technique
Appearance:
FinishedPolychrome
Colors:
BlackBlueGreenRedWhite
Stylistic notes:
The sign shows a Swallow (Hirunda rustica).
Color notes:
Red outline, green-blue head, body and tail, white breast, black eye and beak, black legs.
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Image source:
South Khokha Project, Hungarian Archaeological Mission