
ALT Three painted scenes from an ancient Egyptian illustrated papyrus from Deir el-Medina Top: a lion and gazelle play a board game, probably senet. They sit upright on low stools, facing each other across a low table on which a board game with black playing pieces. The gazelle sits on the left facing the lion. They use their forelegs as arms, each holds a game piece with hoof and paw. The brown gazelle has black hooves and s-shaped horns, and long pointed ears at the back of its head. The lion is sandy brown with a dark brown shaggy mane. Its mouth is open as if speaking. Lower left: A brown hippo and black canine (jackal or dog) brew beer in two large ceramic jars. The hippo stands upright on its hind legs to the left of the pot. Its front legs used as arms are above the top of the pot. On the other side, the upright canine holds a bowl in its front paw. Lower right: A grey mouse sits on a black chair on left of the scene facing a grey tabby cat which appears to be its servant.




























