Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other

Two Ducks

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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.

Depiction of two colorful ducks in an ancient Egyptian style.

The image features a detailed and colorful depiction of two ducks, presented in profile with vivid colors including reds, blues, and greens. The style is characteristic of ancient Egyptian art, with stylized, yet recognizable animal forms. The brushwork suggests an emphasis on decoration and naturalism, revealing a keen observation of wildlife.

decorative New Kingdom fragmentary
Materials papyrus

Connections

Found at el-Khokha
Materials Papyrus
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