3472275 Game of Hounds and Jackals, c.1814-05 B.C. (ebony, ivory) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 15.6 long board cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Birabi, pit tomb CC 25, debris, Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, reign of Amenemhat IV Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1910 Egyptians likened the intricate voyage through the underworld to a game. This made gaming boards and gaming pieces appropriate objects to deposit in tombs. ); Egyptian, out of copyright.