Glass astragal (knucklebone) 3rd-2nd century B.C. Greek Translucent amber brown.Shaped like the knucklebone of a sheep or goat. Solid with mold seam along one side.Intact; severe pitting, dulling, and patches of iridescent weathering.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.. Glass astragal (knucklebone). Greek. 3rd-2nd century B.C.. Glass; cast in a two-part mold. Hellenistic. Glass

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Glass astragal (knucklebone) 3rd-2nd century B.C. Greek Translucent amber brown.Shaped like the knucklebone of a sheep or goat. Solid with mold seam along one side.Intact; severe pitting, dulling, and patches of iridescent weathering.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.. Glass astragal (knucklebone). Greek. 3rd-2nd century B.C.. Glass; cast in a two-part mold. Hellenistic. Glass

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