Lion-Headed Gaming Piece, 1 of 5

Medium: Faience

Geograhical Locations:

• Egypt

Dates:ca. 1938–1630 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 3/4 x 13/16 in. (1.9 x 2.1 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt

Accession Number: 36.3.3

Image: 36.3.1_36.3.2_36.3.3_36.3.4_36.3.5_back_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Head of a lion, blue faience. Part of a set of 12 chessmen to go with 36.2. Condition, considerably chipped.

Brooklyn Museum