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Egyptian Antiquities: W. Arnold Meijer Collection by Артём Друид is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses an ancient Egyptian squatting figure from a Middle Kingdom boat model in the W. Arnold Meijer collection. It describes the physical characteristics and condition of the small wooden figure. It also provides historical context on the importance of boats in ancient Egypt and the ritual significance of boat models placed in tombs, suggesting this figure likely depicts a deceased person or companion on a pilgrimage to Abydos. The document then briefly discusses woodworking techniques and
- Author
- Артём Друид
- Language
- EN