Tomb of Nebamun (TT 179)
Image
Description:
Bee
Phonogram:
bit
Sign No.:
L2
Date:
18th DynastyNew Kingdom
Type:
Tomb
Provenance:
El-Khokha, Thebes
Technique
Appearance:
FinishedPolychrome
Colors:
BlackBlueRedWhiteYellow
Stylistic notes:
The sign shows the Honey bee (Apis melifera).
Color notes:
Rear yellow with red outline and red and black stripes, thorax blue and white above the legs, wings yellow with red stripes, legs black and red.
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Image source:
South Khokha Project, Hungarian Archaeological Mission