Relief Fragment with Two Birds in the Papyrus Thicket, ca. 1925–1900

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Relief Fragment with Two Birds in the Papyrus Thicket, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1925–1900 , From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1906–07, Limestone, paint, H. cm (7 5/16 in.); W. cm (10 1/16 in.); D. cm (2 3/16 in.), This exquisitely carved and delicately painted relief shows a gray heron and another bird, possibly a purple heron, perched within a mass of papyrus plants. In the upper right, the curved form with painted X-marks likely represents a nest that contained either baby birds or a mother sitting on eggs, both of which are common vignettes in marsh scenes

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Size: 4703px × 3775px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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