Tomb of Nebamun (TT 179)

Image

Description:
Pintail duck
Phonogram:
sA
Sign No.:
G39
Date:
18th DynastyNew Kingdom
Type:
Tomb
Provenance:
El-Khokha, Thebes

Technique

Appearance:
FinishedPolychrome
Colors:
BlackBrownOrangeRedWhite
Stylistic notes:
The sign shows a very realistic rendering of a Pintail duck (Dafila acuta).
Color notes:
Red outline, red beak, circle of eye and pupil red, sclera white, head and neck orange/brown, wings orange/brown with red markings, breast white with red markings, upper part of legs black (faded).
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Image source:
South Khokha Project, Hungarian Archaeological Mission