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Model of a boat being rowed
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 – early Dynasty
2010–1961 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, shaft A (Djehutynakht)
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Length x width x height: 36 x 10 x 22 cm (14 3/16 x 3 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.485
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsModels
DescriptionThe following description reflects this object’s current condition and state of assembly, which were achieved after conservation. Photography that appears with this record may show the object prior to changes made during conservation.
This wooden boat model has three kneeling figures: two rowers and a helmsman. All three are painted a reddish-brown, wearing black wigs and white kilts. Eyes are detailed with black and white. The exterior arms of the rowers are pierced near the ends and would originally have held oars. The helmsman in the stern of the boat mans the stanchion which is attached to the rudder. The boat is plastered and painted white with red lines on the top to indicate divisions and beams of the boat's interior.
This wooden boat model has three kneeling figures: two rowers and a helmsman. All three are painted a reddish-brown, wearing black wigs and white kilts. Eyes are detailed with black and white. The exterior arms of the rowers are pierced near the ends and would originally have held oars. The helmsman in the stern of the boat mans the stanchion which is attached to the rudder. The boat is plastered and painted white with red lines on the top to indicate divisions and beams of the boat's interior.
ProvenanceFrom Deir el-Bersha, tomb 10, shaft A (tomb of Djehutynakht). May 1915: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession Date: March 1, 1921)