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Head of a Dog from a Game of Hounds and Jackals
The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University
Atlanta, United States
The well-supplied tombs of the New Kingdom were stocked with all manner of provisions. These tombs offer a picture of everyday life through the objects that the deceased wished to have with them, including board games, furniture, serving vessels, and even real food. This small ivory piece was used in the game of Hounds and Jackals.
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Details
- Title: Head of a Dog from a Game of Hounds and Jackals
- Location: Africa, Egypt
- Physical Dimensions: 9/16 x 9/16 in. (1.4 x 1.4 cm)
- Provenance: With Joel L. Malter & Co., Inc., Encino, California, Auction III, February 26, 1978, lot 192. Ex coll. Michael Shubin, California, probably acquired from Joel Malter.
- Subject Keywords: Gamepiece, gaming, gambling piece, token
- Rights: © Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University. Photo by Bruce M. White
- External Link: https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/25182/
- Medium: Ivory
- Art Movement: Egyptian
- Period/Style: New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
- Dates: 1539-1292 BC
- Classification: Ancient Egyptian Art
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