Ancient Egyptian lion gaming piece from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Small ivory figure of a lion, possibly a gaming piece.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1903.46.6
  • Material: elephant ivory
  • Culture: Dynasty 1
  • Period: Early Dynastic Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
  • Object name: lion gaming piece
  • Dimensions: Length: 52mm , Width: 32mm , Depth: 19mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Abydos 2 1903 ( pp 23 - 24 cf pl III 25 )
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889