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Assorted Educational Games
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Senet, Ancient Egyptian wood game with pullout drawer
A game of passage. Senet was the most popular board game of ancient Egypt. Archeological evidence shows it was played by all levels of society. Peasants played it on magnificent boards made of rare wood and ivory. rediscovered in 1922 among the treasures in the tomb of the boy King Tutankhamon who lived nearly 4000 years ago. It is a game of fate and as in life, the outcome is unknown until the game is completed. The board measures 16” x 5”. 5641-1-36.95
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Ur, Ancient Mesopotamian wood game with pyramid shaped dice
The Mesopotamian "UR" Game, hardwood, 13 1/2" x 5 1/4" board with storage and pieces, 5,000 year old game features 8 pyramid shaped dice and 14 playing pieces. Instructions are included for adults (using strategy), children (a race game). 5642-1-46
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African Stone Game (Mancala) with glass stones
African Stone Game (Mancala), walnut, 22" x 6", with glass stones. The captivating African Stone Game finds its origin in ancient times. It is believed to date back as far as 7,000 years. The game was played by scooping out “pits and calas” in the sand and using pebbles, shells, or even diamonds as “stones”. Variations are now played all over the world by people of all ages. It is a stimulating game for adults as well as educational for children. 5643-1-36.50
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King's Table (A Viking Game), forerunner to Chess
Wood, 9" x 9" with storage and pieces. 1,500 year old game forerunner to chess. It is an exact replica of the game played in A.D. 400 as found in Lapland in 1732. It was played by Norwegians, Swedes, Danes, Finns, Icelanders, and Russians. The Vikings carried the game all through Europe and down to India/Persia and as far south as Baghdad, Iraq. In ancient Persia they ran into a game called “Shatranj”. Out of Tahluf & Shatranj became what we know today as chess.
5644-1-31
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Also available: Two decks of playing cards with the painting, “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt. The set is elegantly packaged in a gold box. TAL838-1-14
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