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Die

Roman Period
30 B.C.–A.D. 330
Not on view
Gaming was a favorite pastime at banquets and other social occasions. Small round boxes were used as throwing cups to prevent unfair manipulation of the dice.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Die
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Date: 30 B.C.–A.D. 330
  • Geography: From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Oxyrhynchus (Bahnasa), EEF excavations 1896–97
  • Medium: ivory
  • Dimensions: dimensions: 0.9 cm square (5/16 in square)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1897
  • Object Number: 97.4.125
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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