Games involving dice were popular in Ancient Rome and were sometimes acompanied by a board and pieces that required moving with the luck of the roll. Whilst gambling and gaming were only legal pastimes during the festival of Saturnalia in December, plenty of Romans partook in the activity during the year. From travelling soldiers at local taverns, to the wealthy elite and ruling class, the Romans were avid fans of playing dice games.
Pair of Small Roman Bone Dice
£ 350.00
A pair of Ancient Roman six-sided dice modelled in bone, known in Latin as tesserae. Each side of the die is incised with the appropriate number of circles, which consist of a large outer ring and a small central circle.
Price is for the pair.
Provenance: Ex. collection of an Essex gentleman.
Condition: Very fine condition. The markings on each side are clear. The colour of the bone has darkened with age. One of the dice has a stable crack across the middle.
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| Weight | 2.01 g |
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| Dimensions | L 0.8 x W 0.7 x H 0.9 cm |
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