Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other
Hunting from a Chariot, Tomb of Userhat
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 vibrant depiction of an ancient Egyptian chariot scene featuring a hunting expedition.
The image portrays an ancient Egyptian charioteer in vibrant red and blue hues, engaging in a hunting scene. The charioteer is mounted on a chariot drawn by dynamic red horses. Several animals, potentially deer, are depicted fleeing from the charioteer's pursuit. The composition captures movement and action, with detailed attention paid to the anatomy of both horses and prey. Style and attire suggest an artistic emphasis typical of New Kingdom depictions.
daily life
New Kingdom
good
Materials
paintplaster
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116274989 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 30.4.42 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 548561 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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