Senet Collection

Queen Nefertari Playing Senet. The tomb of Nefertari, the Wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, ca 1298-1235 BC. Found in the Collection of The tomb of Nefertari, Valley of the Queens

Stela, Middle Kingdom (limestone)
1074083 Stela, Middle Kingdom (limestone) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 42.5x79x9.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: rectangular, of the priest Montuhotep)

Egyptian Chess Players, 1865 (oil on panel)
Ma198351 Egyptian Chess Players, 1865 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 40.5x55.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: previously known as Egyptian game ); Photo eThe Ms Gallery

Egyptian Chess Players, 1868 (pencil & w / c heightened with scratching out)
CH361185 Egyptian Chess Players, 1868 (pencil & w/c heightened with scratching out) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 38.1x55.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Gaming board, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC
XBP341807 Gaming board, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (wood veneered with ebony & inlaid with ivory) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

San Marco, Venice, 1883 (oil on canvas)
658455 San Marco, Venice, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Senet, Rafael (1856-1926); 35x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: San Marco, Venice. Rafael Senet (1856-1926). Oil on canvas

Senet gaming board, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, 18th Dynasty
Senet gaming board, from Tutankhamuns tomb, 14th century BC. Made from wood veneered with ebony and inlaid with ivory. The tomb of the 18th Dynasty Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun

Detail from the Egyptian satirical papyrus of a lion and a unicorn playing a board game
Detail from the Egyptian satirical papyrus of a lion and a unicorn playing Senet, a board game similar to draughts

Wall painting from the tomb of Nefertari, Thebes, Ancient Egypt, 19th Dynasty, 13th century BC. Nefertari (1292-1225 BC) was the favourite queen of Ramses II

Wooden box for the game of Senet, Egyptian, c1300 BC. The box belonged to Imenmes, who is portrayed as the small figure on the right hand side.Imenmes (fl. c)

A board game of senet, in ebony and ivory, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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Discover the ancient Egyptian pastime that captivated royalty and commoners alike: Senet. Witness Queen Nefertari, the beloved wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, gracefully playing this strategic board game in her magnificent tomb. This timeless tradition is depicted in various art forms, from Middle Kingdom stelae to Victorian-era paintings, showcasing its enduring popularity. Uncover the mysteries of this intriguing game through its beautifully preserved relics, such as the gaming boards from the tombs of Tutankhamun and Nefertari, or the elaborate wooden box from the 13th century BC. Senet, the precursor to backgammon, challenged players to move their pieces across the board while obstructing their opponents, providing a thrilling experience that transcended time and culture.