Tomb of Nebamun (TT 179)

Image

Description:
Owl
Phonogram:
m
Sign No.:
G17
Date:
18th DynastyNew Kingdom
Type:
Tomb
Provenance:
El-Khokha, Thebes

Technique

Appearance:
FinishedPolychromeRelief
Colors:
BlueRedWhiteYellow
Stylistic notes:
The sign shows the Barn owl (Tyto alba).
Color notes:
Red outline, yellow top of head with red features, white face, red eyes, blue eyebrows (or ears?), white breast, yellow wing and legs, red stripes on tail.
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Image source:
South Khokha Project, Hungaran Archaeological Mission