Model Sporting Boat, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of

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Model Sporting Boat, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280), Serdab, 1920, Plastered and painted wood, linen, linen twine, copper, Boat with rudder and paddles: L. cm (47 15/16 in.); H. cm (13 1/2 in.); W. cm (12 1/16 in.), Among the pleasures of an Egyptian noble's life were hunting excursions in the Nile marshes to fish and hunt birds. Papyrus rafts or light boats such as this were used for such excursions. Here, Meketre and his son or companion are watching the hunters from a light shelter made of woven reeds and decorated with two large shields

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Size: 6283px × 3539px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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