Ancient Roman Bone Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gambling Dice

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Ancient Roman bone gambling dice, exceptionally well-preserved and measuring 10 by 10 mm, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD.

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Ancient Roman Bone Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gambling Dice. Among gladiators battles, theatre and sport events gambling was also part of the roman society life. Insignificant small marks on the edges, otherwise, intact.
Very Rare.

10mm. x 10mm.

Ancient Roman Bone Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gambling Dice. Among gladiators battles, theatre and sport events gambling was also part of the roman society life. Insignificant small marks on the edges, otherwise, intact.
Very Rare.

10mm. x 10mm.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st-3rd Century AD.
Name of object
Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gambling Dice
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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