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dice
Object Type
dice
Museum number
1772,0311.224
Description
Amber die with the numbers arranged so that opposite sides add up to seven; the units are marked by a dot within a circle.
Cultures/periods
Roman
(probably)
Production date
1stC-2ndC
(probably)
Production place
Made in:
Aquileia
Materials
amber
Technique
carved
Dimensions
Height:
0.90 centimetres
Length:
0.90 centimetres
Width:
0.90 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Amber / Catalogue of the Carved Amber in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities
(121)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Sir William Hamilton
Acquisition date
1772
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1772,0311.224