Relief of a Fowler
ca. 1539–1425 B.C.E.
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Object Label
When this relief was still complete it showed a nobleman holding a boomerang in his right hand and a bird decoy, whose one wing is still preserved in his left hand. The nobleman is hunting for waterfowl such as ducks in the marshes near the Nile. Tomb decoration like this often includes scenes of food production to ensure food for the deceased in the next world.
Caption
Relief of a Fowler, ca. 1539–1425 B.C.E.. Limestone, 20 1/2 × 16 5/8 × 1 1/4 in., 12.5 lb. (52.1 × 42.2 × 3.2 cm, 5.67kg). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Christos G. Bastis in honor of Bernard V. Bothmer, 80.38. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Title
Relief of a Fowler
Date
ca. 1539–1425 B.C.E.
Dynasty
first half of Dynasty 18
Period
New Kingdom
Geography
Possible place made: Thebes, Egypt
Medium
Limestone
Classification
Dimensions
20 1/2 × 16 5/8 × 1 1/4 in., 12.5 lb. (52.1 × 42.2 × 3.2 cm, 5.67kg)
Credit Line
Gift of Christos G. Bastis in honor of Bernard V. Bothmer
Accession Number
80.38
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