Material
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Lead |
Dimensions |
1.2cm long x 1.0cm wide |
Roman Empire |
1st - 5th Century AD |
Description |
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A
small lead gaming dice with impressed dots indicating the number.
Each side has a different number however there are least two sides that
have "four". This indicates that it was perhaps used from a game
that required two fours, as there clearly is not "six".
A
deep and colorful lead patina covers the dice indicating its age.
There also curiously various other impressions on the lead, that are
clearly from ancient times, as they are also covered in a deep patina.
These almost appear to be teeth impressions, however simply could just be
dent and dings of vigorous use during a heated game.
Interesting piece of ancient culture and history.
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