A Pair of Egyptian Faience Gaming Pieces, Amarna Period, ca. 1352 - 1336 BCE Shabtis Ancient Persian Bronzes in the

Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Adams Collection

the garnet is unchipped and well-polished

while the legs (tibiae) to the side

acquired in 1978 from Charles Ede

Dimensions: Height: 2 1/2 inches (6

A Pair of Egyptian Faience Gaming Pieces, Amarna Period, ca. 1352 - 1336 BCE Shabtis Ancient Persian Bronzes in theThese 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