A gaming disc, one of 45 made of various materials and variously decorated, found in the mastaba of Hemaka, an official of King Den
Sujet

A gaming disc, one of 45 made of various materials and variously decorated, found in the mastaba of Hemaka, an official of King Den

Légende

A gaming disc, one of 45 made of various materials and variously decorated, found in the mastaba of Hemaka, an official of King Den, The scene is in relief and shows dogs chasing and despatching gazelles. The disc is pierced, presumably so that it may spun, allowing the animals to chase round and round. Egypt. Ancient Egyptian. 1st dynasty, c 3100 2890 BC. Saqqara.

Crédit

Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman

Notre référence

UMG12A18_445

Model release

Non

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

32,7Mo (2,4Mo) / 32,8cm x 25,0cm / 3877 x 2951 (300dpi)

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