Hieroglyph for the Common Folk of Egypt
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Object Label
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.
Caption
Hieroglyph for the Common Folk of Egypt, ca. 1539–1070 B.C.E.. Faience, 4 1/2 x 4 x 7/8 in. (11.5 x 10.2 x 2.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 33.578. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.33.578_NegA_print_bw.jpg)
Title
Hieroglyph for the Common Folk of Egypt
Date
ca. 1539–1070 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 18 to Dynasty 20
Period
New Kingdom
Geography
Possible place made: Tell el Yahudiya, Egypt
Medium
Faience
Classification
Dimensions
4 1/2 x 4 x 7/8 in. (11.5 x 10.2 x 2.3 cm)
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
33.578
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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