Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other
Sifting Meal, Tomb of Rekhmire
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 depiction of ancient Egyptians engaged in an agricultural activity.
The image illustrates a scene of agricultural life, with two individuals processing grain. The figures are drawn in traditional Egyptian style, with a distinct profile view and characteristic attire. A standing figure pours material into a large basket held by a kneeling figure, suggesting a collaborative effort in grain processing. The overall composition reflects a focus on daily life activities.
agricultural
New Kingdom
excellent
Materials
paintplaster
Cross-references (4)
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