Fragmentary gaming board: game of 58 holes
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Implementsca. 18th century B.C.

Fragmentary gaming board: game of 58 holes is a ivory/bone-implements of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using ivory measuring 1 11/16 x 2 5/8 x 3/16 in. (4.3 x 6.6 x 0.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions1 11/16 x 2 5/8 x 3/16 in. (4.3 x 6.6 x 0.6 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1936
Dateca. 18th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 1800 BC – 1700 BC.

Geography

Origin: Anatolia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragmentary gaming board: game of 58 holes?

Fragmentary gaming board: game of 58 holes is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragmentary gaming board: game of 58 holes created?

Fragmentary gaming board: game of 58 holes dates to ca. 18th century B.C..

What material is Fragmentary gaming board: game of 58 holes made from?

Fragmentary gaming board: game of 58 holes is crafted from ivory.

Is Fragmentary gaming board: game of 58 holes in the public domain?

Fragmentary gaming board: game of 58 holes is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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