Egyptian art. Tomb of Nakht-Kau. The wooden figures of the tomb-models had magical life, therefore they were able to work for the dead person. Tomb group from Heracleopolis, 1st Intermediate Period, 2140-2040 BC. Ship with oars and cabin is sailing downstream, while the sailing boat without oars is sailing upstream. National Museum of Denmark.

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Caption: Egyptian art. Tomb of Nakht-Kau. The wooden figures of the tomb-models had magical life, therefore they were able to work for the dead person. Tomb group from Heracleopolis, 1st Intermediate Period, 2140-2040 BC. Ship with oars and cabin is sailing downstream, while the sailing boat without oars is sailing upstream. National Museum of Denmark.

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