ASEB ~ The Ancient Egyptian Game of 20 Squares. Engraved in Natural Stone, Featuring Glass Pawns and Egyptian Casting Sticks. irish chess The pawns are intricately engraved

The pawns are intricately engraved and finished in a lovely red and antique brass lacquer

or makes a capturing move special to Surakarta

The game was played on a board nearly identical to a modern backgammon board with 24 points

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ASEB ~ The Ancient Egyptian Game of 20 Squares. Engraved in Natural Stone, Featuring Glass Pawns and Egyptian Casting Sticks. irish chess The pawns are intricately engravedThe ancient Egyptian Game of ASEB, also known as 20 Squares, was a favorite of the young King, Tutankhamun. When his tomb was discovered in the early 1020's, Howard Carter discovered no less than two ASEB boards buried with the young ruler. Clearly the Pharaoh was fond of the game and you will be as well! This amazing ASEB board is engraved into solid black slate stone and features fine details throughout. The board measures about 12" long and come