Romano-British decoated glass gaming counters surrounding the face of Medusa carved in bone. 4th century AD Kent, Britain.


Some of a collection of 30 decorated glass gaming counters and a bone token bearing the face of Medusa. They were all found on the lead coffin lid of a young man from the 4th century at Lullingstone Roman Villa Eynsford Kent. They are now on display at the villa.


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Location: Lullingstone Roman Villa Eynsford Kent England UK Great Britain
Photo credit: © Roger Bamber / Alamy / Afripics
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