Ancient Roman, Empire Bone Dice - 11 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 200 - € 250
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Description from the seller
Pair of bone Roman dice, 11mm wide.
These dice are hand-carved from genuine bone and generally date from the Roman Empire, between the 1st and 4th centuries AD.
The Romans used dice, known by the Latin name tesserae, not only for entertainment but also for gambling and divination.
Each face is incised with circles, composed of a large outer ring and a small central circle, filled with black paint.
They are generally smaller than modern dice, measuring about 10 to 12 mm on each side.
Belgian private collection
Shipment with tracking number via Bpost, the Belgian postal service.
Pair of bone Roman dice, 11mm wide.
These dice are hand-carved from genuine bone and generally date from the Roman Empire, between the 1st and 4th centuries AD.
The Romans used dice, known by the Latin name tesserae, not only for entertainment but also for gambling and divination.
Each face is incised with circles, composed of a large outer ring and a small central circle, filled with black paint.
They are generally smaller than modern dice, measuring about 10 to 12 mm on each side.
Belgian private collection
Shipment with tracking number via Bpost, the Belgian postal service.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Nr of items
2
Century/ Timeframe
Ier au IVème siècle
Material
Bone
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2015
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1975
Country of Origin
Europe
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Height
11 mm
Width
11 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
