Egyptian Art332–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Game piece in the shape of a baboon |
| Medium | Bone |
| Dimensions | H. 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.); W. 1.8 cm (11/16 in.); D. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 332–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift, 1966 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 332 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 545211