Tomb of Nefertari (QV 66)

Image

Description:
Vulture
Phonogram:
nr, mt
Sign No.:
G14
Date:
New KingdomRamesside
Type:
Tomb
Provenance:
Valley of the Queens, Thebes

Technique

Appearance:
FinishedPolychromeRelief
Colors:
BlackBlueGreenOrangeRedWhiteYellow
Stylistic notes:
The sign shows the Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus).
Color notes:
The face and neck are white, beak and eye are black, the breast is red-orange, the wing is blue-green, underparts are white with black stripes, feet are yellow with red markings, claws are black.
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Image source:
The Tomb of Nefertari https://www.flickr.com/photos/manna4u/albums/72157680132968381