Baboon
ca. 1938-1700 B.C.E.
Maker Unknown
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Many small ivory and faience baboons have been found in Middle Kingdom tombs. Some scholars believe they functioned as gaming pieces. Others argue that because images of baboons often appear on other protective objects, the figures served as eternal guardians of the deceased.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Recreation, Toys, Games
- Formatted Medium
- Ivory
- Medium
- ivory
- Locations
- Place made: Egypt
- Period
- Middle Kingdom
- Dimensions
- 1 1/4 x 2 11/16 in. (3.1 x 6.9 cm)
- Accession Number
- 36.123
- Credit Line
- Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
- Exhibitions
- Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Ancient Egyptian Art
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- Old Kingdom to 18th Dynasty, Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
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