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© Bruce M. White, 2015.
Dog-Shaped Gamepiece
© Bruce M. White, 2015.
© Bruce M. White, 2015.
© Bruce M. White, 2015.
ClassificationsAncient Egyptian Art

Dog-Shaped Gamepiece

Place CreatedEgypt, Africa
CultureEgyptian
PeriodNew Kingdom
Date1539-1077 BCE
MediumFaience
Credit LineGift of Yvonne Markowitz
Dimensions1 x 1 x 7/8 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm)
Object number2013.046.001
Label TextAncient Egyptians kept dogs as household pets. They also served as hunting dogs and family guardians. This amulet depicts a dog, curled up and resting its muzzle on its hind legs. By wearing the amulet, it protected the wearer from malevolent forces. It may also represent a beloved family pet.
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Galleries, Spring 1998 - July 16, 1999
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2001 - January 29, 2018
Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt, Michael C. Carlos Museum, February 10 - November 11, 2018
MCCM Permanent Collection Galleries, January 29, 2019-Present
ProvenanceEx coll. Yvonne Markowitz, United States.
Status
On view
Collections
  • Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art
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