New Data on Egyptian Construction Methods in the Khufu I Vessel (c.2566 BC) from the Paul Lipke Collection

A review of the Lipke collection raises new questions concerning Egyptian boatbuilding methods for the Khufu I vessel, including the shaping of planking, the purpose, fitting, and spacing of cross-grain mortise-and-tenon joints and the crafting and securing of hook-scarfs in girders. New data suppor...

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Published in:The International journal of nautical archaeology 2011-03, Vol.40 (1), p.18-38
Main Author: Mark, Samuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ancient civilizations of the near east
Archaeology
Art and archaeology
boatbuilding
Boats
Cheops ship
Collections
Dynastic Egypt
Egypt
Egyptian civilization
Generalities
Khufu I vessel
Lipke Collection
Old Empire
Research principies
Synthesis
Typology and technology
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Summary:A review of the Lipke collection raises new questions concerning Egyptian boatbuilding methods for the Khufu I vessel, including the shaping of planking, the purpose, fitting, and spacing of cross-grain mortise-and-tenon joints and the crafting and securing of hook-scarfs in girders. New data supports the author's contention that the construction of this vessel was abruptly terminated, but contradicts his suggestion that the central girder had no hook-scarf-it does, but it is unique. Furthermore, detailed plans show how the hood-ends, sleeves, and papyriform decorations were crafted and joined. A planking-plan with scale does not always agree with published data. © 2010 The Author
ISSN:1057-2414
1095-9270
DOI:10.1111/j.1095-9270.2010.00274.x