Hieroglyph for the Common Folk of Egypt
ca. 1539-1070 B.C.E.
Maker Unknown
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
The lapwing bird with outstretched human arms and hands on this decorative tile denotes the population of Egypt, specifically the common people. The image is combined with the hieroglyph for “all” to create the meaning “All Egyptians (common folk) adore.” The object of adoration that completes this phrase could be either the king or a god, depending on the context—a temple or a palace—in which the tile was inlaid.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Architectural Element
- Formatted Medium
- Faience
- Medium
- faience
- Locations
- Possible place made: Tell el Yahudiya, Egypt
- Dynasty
- Dynasty 18 to Dynasty 20
- Period
- New Kingdom
- Dimensions
- 4 1/2 x 4 x 7/8 in. (11.5 x 10.2 x 2.3 cm)
- Accession Number
- 33.578
- Credit Line
- Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
- Exhibitions
- Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Ancient Egyptian Art
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- Old Kingdom to 18th Dynasty, Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
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