New Year Gift: Horse Trappings 1427 BC

"New Year Gift: Horse Trappings" is a 1:1 scale facsimile created by Norman de Garis Davies in 1927. The artwork depicts a detailed, stylized rendering of horse trappings from ancient Egypt, specifically a harness decoration from a tomb painting. The vibrant yellow and red hues on a golden background are characteristic of ancient Egyptian artistic techniques, highlighting the significance of this piece in the context of Egyptian funerary practices. This facsimile, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the artistry and symbolism of ancient Egyptian culture.