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Egyptian Mosaic Glass Gaming Piece, New Kingdom browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Pre AD 1000: Item # 563744
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Although we have little idea about the exact rules of their games, we have a great deal of evidence that board games were popular among both the middle and upper class of ancient Egypt. Components of gaming boards and pieces are frequent archaeological finds in residential areas, although most are fairly simple in construction.
Not only is this an atypically nice piece, it is also a good example of ancient Egyptian glass. It has some nice evidence of patination, along with good wear to the mosaic mix that illustrates how the bands should run throughout the piece due to its early, comparatively crude construction. Ex-Geoff Smith collection. AGE: New Kingdom Egyptian, ca. 18th Dynasty CONDITION: Intact and a fine example. DIMENSIONS: 2/3" in diameter (1.5 cm) |
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