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Early Dynastic Period
It has been suggested that the protrusion on some mehen boards is a representation of a turtle’s head. This connection may be corroborated with this sculpture of a turtle with a series of concentric circles incised on its back, which has been interpreted as a votive mehen board.
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Title: Turtle as a Votive Mehen Game
Period: Early Dynastic Period
Date: ca. 3100–2649 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes
Medium: Serpentinite
Dimensions: W. 12 x L. 15 x Th. 5.2 cm (4 3/4 x 5 7/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Alice Hampshire Silver, 1961
Object Number: 61.33
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