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.
Image source:
South Khokha Project, Hungarian Archaeological Mission