- You cannot add "Neo-Assyrian bronze lion weight" to the basket because the product is out of stock.
Roman glass astragalus gaming counter
SS115£70.00
Sold
A dark blue moulded glass gaming counter in the form of a knuckle-bone, also known as an astragalus. It is thought that these counters were used both in board games and as tools for divination.
Culture
Hellenistic or Roman, 1st Century BC to 2nd Century AD
Size
1.5 x 1 cms
Condition
Surface wear and light chipping as shown in the photographs
Provenance
Ex. collection: Robert de Wilde, Paris, France. Collection published: Poids, balances et pions des civilisations anciennes; R. de Wilde, 2017; Editions Saer Al Mashrek. Please note that we have been unable to source a copy of this book so we are not currently able to provide a copy of any relevant pages.