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ART542069

Papyrus with satirical vignettes: a figured scene in which animals ape human activities, but in a topsy-turvy world, they act against their natural instincts. The lion does not attack the gazelle but plays a board game, probably 'senet', with her. At far right: Even when the lion wins, he claims his reward in the bedroom. Center: Goats and geese are driven along by their natural predators the hyena, fox, and wild cat who walk upright like human herdsmen, wielding a goad, carrying their possessions in a bag slung over a pole carried on the shoulder, leaning on a staff or playing a double flute. Egypt, Ramesside period, ca. 1250-1150 BCE. From Deir el-Medina. Inv. 10016.1 100161.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART542067

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3600px × 1117px

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