Tomb of Nebamun (TT 179)
Image
Description:
Horned viper
Phonogram:
f
Sign No.:
I9
Date:
18th DynastyNew Kingdom
Type:
Tomb
Provenance:
El-Khokha, Thebes
Technique
Appearance:
FinishedPolychromeRelief
Colors:
BlackBlueRedWhiteYellow
Stylistic notes:
The sign shows the Horned viper (Cerastes cerastes).
Color notes:
Red outline, body yellow with red spots, underparts white, black eye, blue horns.
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Image source:
South Khokha Project, Hungarian Archaeological Mission