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Model boat

Middle Kingdom
ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 112
This model funerary boat was composed in modern times from ancient elements. Not all of these belonged originally to a boat model: the tall standing figure is actually a separate funerary figurine that bears the name Ukhhotep. This name can also be found on the sides of the chair of the seated figure.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Model boat
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 12
  • Date: ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Middle Egypt; Probably from Meir
  • Medium: Plastered and painted wood, linen
  • Dimensions: L. 124 × H. 71.5 cm (48 13/16 × 28 1/8 in.)
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1912
  • Object Number: 12.183.4
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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