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Wooden model of a rowing boat with seven oarsmen (one missing at the front); a look-out on the prow; and a stroke caller (cox) in the bow. He sits beside a rudder-oar. The figures have white painted kilts and red-brown flesh. Some figures have real linen loin cloths.
History note: From J. Garstang's excavations
Height: 25 cm
Length: 59 cm
Width: 12 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1903) by The Beni Hasan Excavation Committee
12th Dynasty
Middle Kingdom
Circa
-2010
-
Circa
-1950
Accession number: E.71b.1903
Primary reference Number: 50678
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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