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:
FinishedPolychrome
Colors:
BlackRedWhiteYellow
Stylistic notes:
The sign shows the Barn owl (Tyto alba).
Color notes:
Red outline, yellow top of head, white face, red eyes with black pupils, black eyebrows, ears and beard, white breast with black markings, yellow wing with black wavy lines, yellow legs.
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Image source:
South Khokha Project, Hungarian Archaeological Mission