A close-up of four decorative balls featuring chipped and faded geometric designs in blue, orange, and beige, displayed in a museum exhibit.

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   Nina Willburger (ninawillburger@social.anoxinon.de)'s status on Sunday, 26-Jan-2025 17:44:31 JST Nina Willburger

   (Toy) balls found in #Egypt, dating around 1,500 BC (18th dynasty). They are hollow and made of linen, with an elaborated red, blue and green decoration, formed by strips of reed. Balls like these were also used for rituals and acrobatic performances.

   On display at Museum August Kestner

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