Ancient Egyptian boatman figurine from Deir el Bahari dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Wooden model figure of a boatman, possibly from a wooden model boat group for a tomb. It is seated with arms missing.

Ancient Egyptian boatman figurine from Deir el Bahari dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.23
  • Material: wood
  • Culture: Dynasty 11
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: E. Naville
  • Dated: 2055 - 1985 BC
  • Object name: boatman figurine
  • Dimensions: Length: 124mm , Width: 53mm , Depth: 39mm
  • Published references: Naville E XIth Dynasty Temple at Deir el Bahri 3 1913
  • Site: Deir el Bahari
  • Latitude: 25.738333
  • Longitude: 32.607778