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Eternal Egypt: Alabaster Boat
This alabaster boat stands on a base representing a square pool.
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Eternal Egypt: Model of Kitchen Boat
The model portrays a kitchen boat carrying jars of beer and wine and joints of meat. Kitchen boats probably accompanied the owner's main boat to provide him and his companions with food and drink.
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Eternal Egypt: Model of a Funerary Boat
This model of a funerary boat is made of wood that was originally coated with plaster. The prow is in the form of an animal. Traces of colors are still visible on the model.
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Eternal Egypt: Silver Boat of Queen Ahhotep
Including model boats in the tomb was considered essential to the deceased for their journeys in the afterlife. This silver model boat was found on a chariot in the tomb of Queen Ahhotep.