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

Relief plaque with birds on both sides

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Description

Limestone

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 relief depicting a finely carved bird with notable detail in its feathers.

The relief showcases a bird, possibly a quail, depicted in profile. The carving is detailed, focusing on the texture of the feathers and the form of the bird. It is set in a black frame, highlighting its significance. The overall composition suggests careful craftsmanship typical of Egyptian stone carvings.

decorative unknown excellent
Materials limestone

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Materials Limestone
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