Group of eight glass astragali (knucklebones), 3rd–2nd century


Group of eight glass astragali (knucklebones), Hellenistic, 3rd–2nd century , Greek, Glass; cast in a two-part mold, H.: 9/16 in. ( cm), Glass, .3: Translucent deep purple., Shaped like the knucklebone of a sheep or goat. Solid with continuous mold seam along sides and ends., Chipped and broken at one end; one deep area of pitting, dulling, and faint weathering


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