dice

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Object Type: dice
Museum number: 2007,6001.10221
Description: Die; cuboid form with drilled number marks. Anhydrite; cut and drilled.
Cultures/periods: Early Islamic
Production place: Made in: Iran
Excavator/field collector: Excavated by: David Whitehouse (Excavation season: 1969-70)
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Siraf, Site: B Area: F8 Context: 367
Materials: anhydrite
Technique: cut; drilled
Dimensions: Height: 1.50 centimetres; Length: 1.60 centimetres; Thickness: 1.50 centimetres
Location: Not on display
Exhibition history: Exhibited: 2014 18 Mar - 21 June, Doha, Qatar,The Museum of Islamic Art, Kings and Pawns: Board Games from India to Spain
Department: Middle East
Registration number: 2007,6001.10221
Additional IDs: Excavation/small finds number: 3551 (excavation number)

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