Bone counter or gaming piece

Roman or later

ca. 4th century CE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Concentric circles.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Bone counter or gaming piece
Period: Late Antique or Byzantine
Date: ca. 4th century CE
Culture: Roman or later
Medium: Ivory or bone
Dimensions: Diam.: 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)
Classifications: Miscellaneous-Bone, Ivory
Credit Line: Purchase, 1896
Object Number: 96.9.454
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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