Model Sailboat, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of
Model Sailboat, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280,), 1920, Wood, paint, plaster, linen twine, linen fabric, L. 145 cm (57 1/16 in.), with rudder 158 cm (62 3/16 in.); W. 28 cm (11 in.), with mast 81 cm (31 7/8 in.); H. cm (21 in.), with mast 112 cm (44 1/8 in.), The green color of the hull of this boat, its vertical prow, backward-curving stern and double steering oars imitate elements of vessels made from papyrus stalks. Even the lashings of the leather sheaths that covered prow and stern of such boats are rendered
Size: 5108px × 3799px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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