Egyptian Artca. 3100–2649 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Game Piece in the Form of a Lion |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | L. 8.7 x H. 4.3 x W. 3.2 cm (3 7/16 x 1 11/16 x 1 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3100–2649 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1903 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Early Dynastic Period |
| Date Range | 3100 BC – 2649 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547479