Ancient Roman Bone Very Rare Gambling Dice
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Ancient Roman bone Very Rare Gambling Dice dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, in half-broken condition from antiquity and with a width of 9 mm.
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Description from the seller
Ancient Roman Bone Very Rare Gambling Dice. Among gladiators battles, theatre and sport events gambling was also part of the Roman society life. Only the half part, broken in antiquity, but still very interesting and attractive.
Rare.
Width: 9mm.
Ancient Roman Bone Very Rare Gambling Dice. Among gladiators battles, theatre and sport events gambling was also part of the Roman society life. Only the half part, broken in antiquity, but still very interesting and attractive.
Rare.
Width: 9mm.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st-3rd Century AD.
Name of object
Very Rare Gambling Dice
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Only the half part, broken in antiquity, but still very interesting and attractive.
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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Yes
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Original/official
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