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Brief Observations on Coat Colours of Ancient Egyptian Horses: Symbolism and Potential for tracing the Origin of a Type of Horse

Norris, Pauline

Abstract:

This short paper offers some observations, based on tomb paintings and a number of artefacts, concerning the symbolism associated with the coat colours of the domestic horse in Egypt and it is suggested that the study of the coat colours may also further our knowledge of the origins of this useful animal in Egypt.

Citation:

Norris, P. 2020. «Brief Observations on Coat Colours of Ancient Egyptian Horses: Symbolism and Potential for tracing the Origin of a Type of Horse», JHIE 3: 91–98

DOI:

10.5281/zenodo.4304919

Language: en

Submitted on 2019-05-03; accepted on 2020-10-09

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