Ancient Roman Bone Dice (No reserve price)

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Rare Roman bone dice (tessera) from the Early Roman period, dating to ca. 1st–3rd century AD, in good condition.

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Rare Roman bone dice – circa 1st–3rd century AD

For sale: an authentic Roman dice (tessera), made from bone. This type of small dice was used for gambling and social games in the daily life of the Romans. Due to its size and material, it has a beautiful, understated appearance that is typical of the period.

Description
Material: Leg
Origin: Roman period
• Dating: approximately 1st–3rd century AD.

Rare Roman bone dice – circa 1st–3rd century AD

For sale: an authentic Roman dice (tessera), made from bone. This type of small dice was used for gambling and social games in the daily life of the Romans. Due to its size and material, it has a beautiful, understated appearance that is typical of the period.

Description
Material: Leg
Origin: Roman period
• Dating: approximately 1st–3rd century AD.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1e-3e eeuw
Material
Bone
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2005
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1994
Country of Origin
Europe
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
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