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Ancient Egyptian Funerary Boat
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Close up of one of the wooden oarsmen.  Looking closely, you can still see the painted features on his face and he has black hair cut just below the ears in length. Add to board
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Detail from a wooden Funerary Boat 1990 BCE

Detail from a wooden Funerary Boat from 1990 BCE. Close up of one of the oarsmen.  Looking closely, you can still see the painted features on his face.

Image: © Hull Museums