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Senet Board
Description
<p>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. This senet game board of 30 squares required 14 game pieces, like these spool- and cone-shaped pieces.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.408' rel='external'>Senet Board</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Inscriptions (1)
Inscription #1
English description
[Translation] First of the Priests of Amun, One who is in the place of the Temple of Amun-Ré (an acolyte of Amun-Ré), King of the gods, Nesi-amun-ipet, the Justified of Voice, the gift of Amun himself.
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 48.408 tier-2
- Walters-id 1369 tier-2
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