MAKE A MEME View Large Image Egyptian - "Senet" Game Piece - Walters 1997132.jpg Egyptians enjoyed playing board games especially senet or passing During the 18th dynasty the game acquired religious significance which transformed it into a simulation of the soul's ...
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Keywords: Egyptian - "Senet" Game Piece - Walters 1997132.jpg Egyptians enjoyed playing board games especially senet or passing During the 18th dynasty the game acquired religious significance which transformed it into a simulation of the soul's journey through the underworld to achieve immortality Throw sticks much like dice determined a player's moves and winning required both skill and luck The senet game board of 30 squares required 14 game pieces like this one between 1550 712 BC New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Egyptian faience cm 2 33 1 3 1 3 h x d x diam accession number 1997 13 2 38576 Private collection Walters Art Museum Anonymous gift 1997 place of origin Tokyo Japan Walters Art Museum license Ancient Egyptian art in the Walters Art Museum Ancient Egyptian faience in the Walters Art Museum Board game pieces in Ancient Egypt Senet board game
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