Tomb of Nebamun (TT 179)

Image

Description:
Head of pintail duck (G39)
Phonogram:
Sign No.:
H1
Date:
18th DynastyNew Kingdom
Type:
Tomb
Provenance:
El-Khokha, Thebes

Technique

Appearance:
FinishedPolychrome
Colors:
BlackBlueRedWhite
Stylistic notes:
The sign shows the head and neck of a Pintail duck (Anas acuta).
Color notes:
Head of bird red, beak and back of neck blue, front of neck white, eye black.
Image source:
South Khokha Project, Hungarian Archaeological Mission