Marsh Scene with Cat and Birds

c. 667–647 BCE
Overall: 38 x 41.7 cm (14 15/16 x 16 7/16 in.)
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Location: 107 Egyptian

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In a great papyrus swamp a civet cat attacks a bird's nest. Above are a hoopoe bird and a crane. Probably the mongoose was shown at the left attacking another nest. The scene is essentially copied from Old Kingdom work, but some details show New Kingdom influence.
Marsh Scene with Cat and Birds

Marsh Scene with Cat and Birds

c. 667–647 BCE

Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasties 25–26

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