Ancient Roman Bone Exceptionally Well Preserved & Unusually Big Gambling Dice with Rectangular Shape

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Ancient Roman Bone Exceptionally Well Preserved & Unusually Big Gambling Dice with Rectangular Shape. Among gladiators battles, theatre and sport events gambling was also part of the roman society life. The present example is unusually big with a nice light green patina, perfectly visible points. Very Rare.

Width: 1,7 cm. x 1,2 cm.

Ancient Roman Bone Exceptionally Well Preserved & Unusually Big Gambling Dice with Rectangular Shape. Among gladiators battles, theatre and sport events gambling was also part of the roman society life. The present example is unusually big with a nice light green patina, perfectly visible points. Very Rare.

Width: 1,7 cm. x 1,2 cm.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st-3rd Century AD.
Name of object
Exceptionally Well Preserved & Unusually Big Gambling Dice with Rectangular Shape
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
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
AustriaVerified
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