Gameboard and Gaming Pieces, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 , From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Cemetery D


Gameboard and Gaming Pieces, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 , From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Cemetery D, Tomb D99, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Faience, wood (restoration), Restored box: l. 43 cm (16 15/16 in); w. cm (5 5/16 in); h. 9 cm (3 9/16 in), The blue faience inlays of this game box and the gaming pieces were discovered in a tomb at Abydos. This tomb also contained a scarab inscribed with the cartouche of Thutmose III


Size: 5092px × 3506px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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