Gameboard and Gaming Pieces, ca. 1550–1295 B.C.
Egyptian; Abydos, New Kingdom
Faience, wood (restoration); Restored box: l. 43 cm (16 15/16 in); w. 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in); h. 9 cm (3 9/16 in)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1901 (01.4.1a)
http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/544775
Senet or How to Gamble with Gods – An Investigation About an Ancient Board Game
When ancient Egyptians played Senet, they weren't just playing a board game, they were practicing for the afterlife. This 5,000-year-old game started as entertainment for pharaohs but turned into something way more serious: a way to test if the gods were on your side.