Die
Description
This bone die was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD. The die is very similar to a modern example. The points are marked by incised circles with holes in the centres. The evidence for Roman games in Britain consists mainly of dice and boards for games similar to backgammon and draughts. Playing pieces are generally of bone or pottery sherds, though quality glass counters are also known. Photo © National Museums Scotland
Object Information
Date Created:
80-180 CE
Local ID:
X.FRA 1043
Collection:
National Museums Scotland
Provenance:
James Curle 1905-1911 excavations
Place of Creation/Discovery:
Trimontium
Count:
1
Citation:
Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, p 339, Pl. XCIII, 3.
Materials:
Bone
Cultural Attribution:
Roman
Period:
1st-2nd Century CE
Classification:
Leisure
Rights:
In Copyright- National Museums Scotland