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Three Monkeys Playing on a Chariot

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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.

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