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.
Roman Bone Die
£ 215.00
An Ancient Roman six-sided die 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.
Condition: Fine condition, with signs of ageing.
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| Weight | 2.9 g |
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| Dimensions | L 1.1 x W 1 x H 1 cm |
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