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Egyptian Green Faience Senet Game Piece
Egyptian Green Faience Senet Game Piece
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Ancient Egypt, ca. 19th century BCE or earlier. This is a very rare, pale green-glazed faience gaming piece, for use in Senet, a Ludo-like game. It has a cone-shaped form surmounted by a knob. Playing senet and wagering on its outcome was a favorite leisure time activity of the ancient Egyptians. Size: 0.8" L (2 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Egyptian Exploration Society, Acquired between the late 19th Century and Early 20th Century. Klein Collection and Mrs. French Collection; Rossetti Collection before 1950.

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Condition
Some losses to base.
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Egyptian Green Faience Senet Game Piece

Estimate $100 - $150
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Starting Price $50

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