Hi, all. Here is a
very fine die from
Caesarea M. Any additional information would be appreciated. Also, is there a way tell for certain if it is bone or ivory? I have a microscope but I am not sure what to look for. The opposite sides add up to seven, and the shape is a squashed cube with slightly rounded corners and imperfect symmetry (is that the correct term?). Thanks for any ideas. Jimi
BCC CG30
Carved Bone or Ivory Die
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE?
Carved cuboid die with irregular dimensions,
slightly rounded corners, and incised marks
consisting of concentric circles around a central
dot. Opposing sides add up to seven. Sides
one and six are nearly square. Sides two, three,
four, and five are roughly rectangular with various
imperfections. One
face is very slightly convex.
Fabric: Bone or Ivory?
Dimensions: 1.45 x 1.3 x 1.05cm.
Weight: 3.63gm.
Surface find
Caesarea Maritima, 1971
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