Tomb of Nefertari (QV 66)

Image

Description:
Swallow or martin
Phonogram:
wr
Sign No.:
G36
Date:
New KingdomRamesside
Type:
Tomb
Provenance:
Valley of the Queens, Thebes

Technique

Appearance:
FinishedPolychrome
Colors:
BlackBlueGreenRedWhite
Stylistic notes:
The sign shows a Swallow (Hirunda rustica).
Color notes:
The face and breast are white, the head dark blue, the eye and beak are black, the wings and tales are green, underpart is white, legs and feet black.
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Image source:
The Tomb of Nefertari https://www.flickr.com/photos/manna4u/albums/72157680132968381