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Gaming was a favorite pastime at banquets and other social occasions. Small boxes were used as throwing cups to prevent manipulation of the dice.
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Title: Cylindrical box
Period: Roman Period
Date: 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Carnarvon/Carter excavations
Medium: Wood, red pigment
Dimensions: H. 14.5 × Diam. 5.3 cm (5 11/16 × 2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Object Number: 12.181.259a, b
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