Faience polyhedron inscribed with letters of the Greek alphabet, 2nd–3rd century

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Faience polyhedron inscribed with letters of the Greek alphabet, Mid Imperial, 2nd–3rd century , Roman, Faience, Width (Point to point, greatest): 2 11/16 in., ( cm, ), Miscellaneous-Faience, A number of polyhedra made in various materials are known from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. They may have been used in conjunction with an oracle inscribed on a pillar set up in a public place. The polyhedron was thrown in order to choose a letter at random

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Size: 4322px × 4323px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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