Pair of Roman Bone Dice - Playful and Fun!

**First Time At Auction**

Roman Empire, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. An excellent and functional set of six-sided dice, carved from ancient bovine bone of creamy white, dove grey, and russet hues, with each die displaying one through six. These playful gaming objects highlight the universality of gaming across cultures and centuries! Just imagine the ancients tossing them to generate a random combination of numbers! Well-preserved and perfect for your next game of Backgammon! Size: .375" L x .375" W x .375" H (1 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm)

Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection

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#133051
Condition Report: Minor surface wear commensurate with age; however, incised concentric circles indicating numerical values are still quite vivid. Generally excellent.