Hi @Jefferies, Jemima ,
Yes, you can add a nine-column table in SP13, the difference is not in the version of sharepoint, but whether the page is a classic experience or a modern experience. If you can accept it, you can create a classic experience page implementation in any version and add a nine-column table to display nine images side by side.
My testing result is as below:
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