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Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art: Lion-Headed Gaming Piece, 1 of 12

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Lion-Headed Gaming Piece, 1 of 12

• Medium: Faience, glazed
• Place Made: Egypt
• Dates: ca. 1938-1759 B.C.E.
• Dynasty: XII Dynasty
• Period: Middle Kingdom
• Dimensions: 7/8 x 5/8 in. (2.2 x 1.6 cm)
• Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art
• Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Old Kingdom to 18th Dynasty, Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
• Accession Number: 36.3.1
• Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
• Image: Group, 36.3.1_36.3.2_36.3.3_36.3.4_36.3.5_front_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2006
Lion-Headed Gaming Piece, 1 of 12, ca. 1938-1759 B.C.E. Faience, glazed, 7/8 x 5/8 in. (2.2 x 1.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 36.3.1 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 36.3.1_36.3.2_36.3.3_36.3.4_36.3.5_front_PS2.jpg)
• Catalogue Description: Part of a set of 12 chessmen to go with 36.2. Head of a lion, blue faience. Condition: Chipped.

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