Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other
Geese and Ducks
Description
Tempera on Paper
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 painting depicting a group of geese in different colors.
The image shows a fragmentary painting featuring several geese aligned in a row. Each goose is adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, showcasing exquisite detail and artistry typical of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship. Despite the damage, the composition retains a sense of elegance and unity.
decorative
Old Kingdom
fragmentary
Materials
plasterpaint
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