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Model of a boat under sail
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: 65 x 13 x 24 cm (25 9/16 x 5 1/8 x 9 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.12497
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 tomb model depicts a boat an its crew of five figures. The remaining figures are all painted reddish-brown with white kilts and black wigs, and their eyes are detailed in black and white. One stands at the bow in a striding pose with left leg advanced. Behind this lookout figure, two figures lean towards the center of the deck with arms held out. They are faced by two figures. These opposing pairs likely originally flanked the mast of the boat, which has not survived. There are some remnants of plaster and paint on the boat, and the deck was detailed with red lines to indicate divisions and beams.
This wooden tomb model depicts a boat an its crew of five figures. The remaining figures are all painted reddish-brown with white kilts and black wigs, and their eyes are detailed in black and white. One stands at the bow in a striding pose with left leg advanced. Behind this lookout figure, two figures lean towards the center of the deck with arms held out. They are faced by two figures. These opposing pairs likely originally flanked the mast of the boat, which has not survived. There are some remnants of plaster and paint on the boat, and the deck was detailed with red lines to indicate divisions and beams.
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)