Hieroglyphics of Horapollo: Book II.: X. How They Symbolize Permanency and Safety

Hieroglyphics of Horapollo, tr. Alexander Turner Cory, [1840], at sacred-texts.com

The BONE OF A QUAIL when delineated symbolizes permanency and safety; because the bone of this animal is difficult to be affected.

I. The quail.

II. Signifies "Good." Sh. 625.

III. Bone with flesh upon it is common. Probably "Son." Sh. 1012.