Metropolitan Museum of Art

One of 24 Egyptian model boats (six are on display in the museum) found in the tomb of the royal chief steward Meketre. It is from ca. 1981–1975 B.C. (almost 4,000 years old).

 

As the twelve oarsmen rest their oars, a lookout in the bow holds a weighted line used to determine the depth of the river.

 

At the stern, the helmsman controls the rudder.

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