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Description of ancient board games |
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Mehen 72squares [family:
mehen]
period:
pre-dynastic (3500-2900)
date: ~
3150 B.C |
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original location :
Egypt (unknown)
context:
unknown |
fabric:
couleur:
white state:
dimensions:
diameter : 38 cm
conservation:
Chicago Oriental Museum: |
| designs :
The head and the tail of the snake are visible. |
| disposition of the grid:
Squares craved and aligned. |
| accessories:
none |
publications:
Decker, W.
1984 Bild Atlas zum Sport und Spiel im alten Aëgypten
catalogue des jeux égyptiens, Munich |
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