martes, 16 de febrero de 2016

Three Monkeys Playing on a Chariot

Three Monkeys Playing on a Chariot
This beautiful toy is made of painted sandstone. It was discovered at Tell el-Amarna.
It depicts three monkeys, two on the left side and one on the right. They are stretching a robe above the horses' heads. All the figures are resting on a chariot with four wheels.
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This toy might have been used by the king's daughters to play with.
Present location EGYPTIAN MUSEUM [01/001] CAIRO EM
Inventory number JE 53021
Dating 18TH DYNASTY
Archaeological Site EL-`AMARNA/AKHETATEN
Category TOY
Material LIMESTONE
Technique CARVED
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