Bronze astragalus (knucklebone). Culture: Greek or Roman. Dimensions: length 1in. (2.6cm). Date: ca. 3rd century B.C.-2nd century A.D..In antiquity, one of the most popular games of chance was played with astragaloi, knucklebones of sheep and goats. They could be used like dice or like jacks, thrown in the air and caught on the back of the hand. Knucklebones have been found in tombs where they must have been intended to help the deceased while away endless time. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Bronze astragalus (knucklebone). Culture: Greek or Roman. Dimensions: length 1in. (2.6cm). Date: ca. 3rd century B.C.-2nd century A.D..In antiquity, one of the most popular games of chance was played with astragaloi, knucklebones of sheep and goats. They could be used like dice or like jacks, thrown in the air and caught on the back of the hand. Knucklebones have been found in tombs where they must have been intended to help the deceased while away endless time. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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