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Description of ancient board games |
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Gezer anthropomorphic board [family:
58 squares]
period:
Early Bronze (1600-1200)
date: ~
1150 B.C |
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original location :
Palestine (Gezer)
context:
pre-israelite level of the Gezer's Tell |
fabric:
couleur:
brown state:
dimensions:
length: 12 cm
conservation:
?: |
| designs :
the board's head is covered by huit small holes placed randomly |
| disposition of the grid:
Stylised anthropoïdic shape. Probably for votive purposes, realised for a grave since some holes are only indicated and not fully marked. |
| accessories:
none |
publications:
Macalister, R.A.S. (II, p. 416, fig. 501)
1912 Gezer II-III
pl. 201:6, Londres |
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