Roman Bronze Gaming Dice romanglass and were frequently used for

and were frequently used for religious and magical purposes

Provenance: From the estate of Sune Hederström (1883-1959)

embodying the timeless elegance and contemplative beauty that came to define Song culture

This evolution in fashion and art highlights the cultural dynamism of the Tang dynasty

The exterior is coated in a stunning dark orange-red slip

Roman Bronze Gaming Dice romanglass and were frequently used forThe Roman Empire, c. 100 300AD. Magnificent and rare Roman Legionary six sided gaming dice modelled in heavy metal, possibly bronze alloy, and known in Latin as tesserea. Bronze cuboid dice is engraved on all sides with dots from 1 to 6, which consist of a large outer ring and small central dot. Like modern dice, the numbers on opposing faces add up to seven. Dice such as this one were carried all across the Roman Empire by traveling, marching