Model Size (Scale)
All authenticated replicas are produced at 1:1 scale of the original piece
This miniature boat from the tomb of Tutankhamun rests upon a basin inscribed with the king’s name and may have held water or perfume. The bow and stern terminate in ibex heads; animals associated with renewal and regeneration. At the bow, a young woman holds a lotus flower, symbol of rebirth, while at the stern a dwarf steers the boat. Beneath the canopy, the screen walls appear to evoke a sarcophagus. In ancient Egyptian belief, the boat symbolized the journey of the sun and the soul from death to rebirth.
This piece is accompanied by Certificate A , issued by Konouz in collaboration with the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. It confirms that the replica faithfully reproduces the original artifact at 1:1 scale , with careful attention to its form, surface treatment, and detail.