Three Monkeys Playing on a Chariot

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		globalegyptiaNMUSEUMM