Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · vessel
Laden Donkeys and Ploughing, Tomb of Djar
Description
Paper, tempera paint, ink
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A scene depicting agricultural activities, including plowing and transportation by donkeys.
The image shows an Egyptian agricultural scene with two workers plowing a field, accompanied by a large cow. Above them, a group of donkeys carry goods. The composition features bold colors and strong outlines typical of ancient Egyptian art. The use of hierarchical proportions and simplified forms is evident, highlighting the agrarian lifestyle.
agricultural
New Kingdom
good
Materials
paintplaster
Cross-references (4)
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access).
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