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Fowling in the marshes. ca. 1400 BC. 18th Dynasty
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Fowling in the marshes. ca. 1400 BC. 18th Dynasty
Fowling in the marshes. ca. 1400 BC. 18th Dynasty. Wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun where he appears with his wife Hatshepsut and son. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Painting. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum. Proc: EGYPT. Luxor. Thebes
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Fowling in the Marshes: A Scene from the Tomb of Nebamun, 18th Dynasty, Egypt (ca. 1400 BC) This stunning wall painting, discovered in the tomb of Nebamun in Thebes, Egypt, dates back to the 18th Dynasty, around 1400 BC. Nebamun, an ancient Egyptian nobleman, is depicted in the painting with his beloved wife, Hatshepsut, and their son. The family is engaged in an enjoyable pastime of fowling in the marshes, a popular recreational activity among the Egyptian elite during the New Kingdom period. The painting showcases the family's affluence and leisurely lifestyle. Nebamun, dressed in a linen kilt and a protective cloak, holds a long bow and a quiver full of arrows. His wife, Hatshepsut, wears a flowing dress and a headdress adorned with the solar disk and a vulture feather. Their son, standing between them, holds a net to catch the birds that have been hit by arrows. The marshes, teeming with various bird species, are depicted in rich detail, with reeds, lotus flowers, and papyrus plants adding to the lush greenery. The painting's vibrant colors and intricate details reflect the advanced artistic skills of the ancient Egyptian artists. This painting is now housed in the British Museum in London, providing a glimpse into the daily life and leisure activities of the ancient Egyptian nobility during the New Kingdom period. The painting's preservation in the museum allows us to appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Egypt and the artistic mastery of its people.
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