Ball

Description

Ball of hard white limestone incised with the serekh of King Hor-Aha, probably used as a gaming piece: Ancient Egyptian, Upper Egypt, Abydos, Early Dynastic Period, 1st Dynasty, c.3010-2923 BC

Museum reference

A.1972.228

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Ball

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

1st Dynasty, Early Dynastic Period, Ancient Egyptian

Style / Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Limestone

Collection place(s)

Egypt, Northern Africa

Associations

Aha

Exhibitions

• Ancient Egypt Rediscovered (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories (14 Nov 2008 - 01 Jan 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Egyptian Gallery, 2003 - 2008 (2003 - 2008)
  Royal Scottish Museum

• Ancient Egypt (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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