Game Boxes and Accessories from Tut'ankhamun's Tomb

by J. Tait

Overview

This fascicle covers the gaming material found in the tomb, namely the gameboxes and the playing pieces, the sets of casting-sticks, and the knuckle-bones. The several items are fully described in the catalogue, with individual comments on matters of interest, and there is a general discussion concerning the method of play. The plates incorporate Burton's original photographs, photographs made by the author, drawings of some construction details, and copies of all the inscriptions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780900416347
Publisher:	Peeters Publishing
Publication date:	12/31/1982
Series:	Tut'ankhamun's Tomb , #7
Pages:	86
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 11.69(h) x 0.02(d)