Marsh Scene with Cat and Birds, c. 667-647 BC. In a great papyrus swamp a civet cat attacks a bird's nest. Above are a hoopoe bird and a crane. Probably the mongoose was shown at the left attacking another nest. The scene is essentially copied from Old Kingdom work, but some details show New Kingdom influence.

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Size: 5000px × 4829px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 25, 26, art, cleveland, dynasty, early, egypt, heritage, late, limestone, museum, period, sculpture, thebes, unknown