{"product_id":"dice-roman-bone-set-of-2","title":"Set of Two Ancient Roman Bone Gaming Dice, 100-300AD, Roman Britain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of beautifully preserved Roman bone gaming dice, hand made almost 2,000 years ago and in completely unrestored natural condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dice exhibit the classic irregularities of ancient bone craftsmanship: natural pitting, slight asymmetry, and a rich, darkened patina formed over nearly two millennia. The patches of darker coloration suggests long burial and mineral absorption, producing strong visual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman dice were everyday objects used in taverns, homes, military camps, and even placed in graves as personal possessions to accompany their owners into the afterlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe slight variation of sizes suggest a set used for multiple games, reflecting authentic use rather than decorative production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eExamples recorded by the Museum of London show identical carving techniques, pitting, and wear patterns, reinforcing the authenticity of this piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparable Recorded Specimens:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLondon Museum Collection: Roman bone dice excavated across the City of London, 1st–4th century AD, showing similar size ranges and wear patterns.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.londonmuseum.org.uk\/collections\/v\/object-477983\/die\/\"\u003eclick here to view\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum of London Archaeology Reports: Dice sets documented in both graves and household contexts, often accompanying other gaming counters or personal items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roman Empire, 1st–3rd century AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bone (likely animal bone)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 12 × 10 x 11 mm and 14 × 15 × 15 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unrestored; faint traces of wear consistent with extensive use; natural patina intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excavated in Britain, Likely London or surrounding areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance\u003c\/strong\u003e: This unrestored pair of dice combines historical, social, and spiritual contexts in a single, collectible set. It demonstrates not only the Romans’ love of games but also the practice of including personal items in burial rites, bridging domestic life and afterlife beliefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors' Cabin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56297829171586,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9050\/5346\/files\/2CE4F930-0058-43A9-B4F2-F850E1EEF304.png?v=1769953941","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorscabin.shop\/products\/dice-roman-bone-set-of-2","provider":"Collectors' Cabin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}