A Pair of Egyptian Faience Gaming Pieces, Amarna Period, ca. 1352 - 1336 BCE Shabtis Their production appears to have

Their production appears to have declined by the later Nineteenth Dynasty

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Harvard Art Museums

Condition: Excellent condition

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A Pair of Egyptian Faience Gaming Pieces, Amarna Period, ca. 1352 - 1336 BCE Shabtis Their production appears to haveThese rare dark blue faience gaming pieces are immediately identifiable as from the later part of Egypt's 18th Dynasty, both in color and in fabric. Each is formed in the classic spool shape associated with the ancient Egyptian board game Senet, described as an early precursor to backgammon in its use of chance and strategy. The deep cobalt blue faience seen here is particularly associated with the later New Kingdom and is prized for its visual