Deceased’s son fishing and fowling in the old kingdom tombs

A detailed analysis of Old Kingdom tombs reveals that images of the deceased's son engaged in fishing and fowling were prevalent, with 14 such scenes identified across ten tombs. The study suggests that fishing was more commonly depicted than fowling, possibly due to symbolic or practical reasons. It also examines the attire of the son, including the fillet, streamer, short kilt, and triangular apron, as well as the positioning of the spear, which was typically held at a straight or slightly sloping horizontal angle rather than steeply. The research explores the significance of these scenes, their dating, and the accompanying inscriptions to provide insights into ancient Egyptian burial practices and social customs.

Soleiman, S. (2018). Deceased’s son fishing and fowling in the old kingdom tombs. Journal of Historical Archaeology & Anthropological Sciences, 3(4), 601–607. https://doi.org/10.15406/jhaas.2018.03.00138