Tomb of Nebamun (TT 179)

Image

Description:
Noble squatting with flagellum (S45)
Phonogram:
Sign No.:
A52
Date:
18th DynastyNew Kingdom
Type:
Tomb
Provenance:
El-Khokha, Thebes

Technique

Appearance:
FinishedPolychrome
Colors:
BlackRedWhiteYellow
Stylistic notes:
Color notes:
The squatting man’s hands and leg are red (his face was probably red as well), his hair is black (faded), his robe is white, the stem of the flagellum is yellow, the end is white with red folds.
Image source:
South Khokha Project, Hungarian Archaeological Mission