EGYPT : Rare blue and black earthenware game ball. New Kingdom period (XVIIIth Dynasty around 1600-1500 B.C.). Diameter : 3.6cm
These game balls are found from the Middle Kingdom on the relief of the tomb of Baqet III, Beni Hassan, where a group of young girls are seen playing with these balls thrown in the air in a skilful way.
Provenance : judicial liquidation of M. A
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