Ancient Roman Bone Dice - 2 cm (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman bone die (tessera) dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, made of bone and measuring 2 × 2 cm, origin Italy, acquired from an auction house in 2026, with a prior private collection history and origin from the United Kingdom.
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Description from the seller
ancient Roman bone die (tessera) dating to approximately the 1st–3rd Century AD.It is crafted from bone that has developed a brown coloration due to age.The faces are marked with incised ring-and-dot circles.Similar artifacts were used in Roman games of chance, gambling, or board games.
ancient Roman bone die (tessera) dating to approximately the 1st–3rd Century AD.It is crafted from bone that has developed a brown coloration due to age.The faces are marked with incised ring-and-dot circles.Similar artifacts were used in Roman games of chance, gambling, or board games.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1-3rd century
Material
Bone
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Country of origin
Italy
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Height
2 cm
Width
2 cm
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