Ancient Egyptian inlay piece from Oxyrhynchus dated 332 – 30 BC

Square piece of bone, with two concentric circles incised on one side, around a central dot; and one incised circle around an incised depression of another circle. Possible traces of black paste in the incised lines, or mud from the site, Possibly inlay piece, or perhaps more likely a gaming piece.

Ancient Egyptian inlay piece from Oxyrhynchus dated 332 – 30 BC

Object details

  • Latitude: 28.531
  • Longitude: 30.647