Tomb of Nefertari (QV 66)

Image

Description:
Rolled up herdsman's shelter of papyrus (Dyn. XVIII)
Phonogram:
Sign No.:
V17
Date:
New KingdomRamesside
Type:
Tomb
Provenance:
Valley of the Queens, Thebes

Technique

Appearance:
FinishedPolychrome
Colors:
BlackGreenRedWhite
Stylistic notes:
Color notes:
The rolled up papyrus rolls are green (the natural color of the fibre), and are bound together with a white cord. The outline of the sign is black, and red for the cord.
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Image source:
The Tomb of Nefertari https://www.flickr.com/photos/manna4u/albums/72157680132968381