astragalus

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Object Type
Museum number: 1814,0704.1134
Description: Rock crystal astragalus (knucklebone), inscribed GFI on one side, probably used as a gaming piece or for fortune telling.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 1stC-2ndC
Findspot: Found/Acquired: Italy (?)
Materials
Dimensions: Length: 2.70 centimetres; Width: 1.90 centimetres
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Bibliographic references
Location: On display (G69/dc9)
Subjects
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1814
Department: Greek and Roman
Registration number: 1814,0704.1134

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