Photo of collection object Lion-Headed Gaming Piece, 1 of 5 — Lion-Headed Gaming Piece, 1 of 5, ca. 1938-1630 B.C.E.. Faience, 7/8 x 5/8 in. (2.2 x 1.6 cm). Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 36.3.1. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Lion-Headed Gaming Piece, 1 of 5

ca. 1938-1630 B.C.E.

Maker Unknown

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Recreation, Toys, Games
Formatted Medium: Faience
Medium: faience
Locations: Place made: Egypt
Dynasty: Dynasty 12 to early Dynasty 13
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dimensions: 7/8 x 5/8 in. (2.2 x 1.6 cm)
Departments: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Accession Number: 36.3.1
Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Exhibitions: Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Dominant Colors

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