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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#116224
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.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#116224
Condition
Some losses to base.
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- 24.5%
Egyptian Green Faience Senet Game Piece
Estimate $100 - $150
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