ROMAN ROCK CRYSTAL BEAD – SHAPE OF AN ASTRAGALUS

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ROMAN ROCK CRYSTAL BEAD – SHAPE OF AN ASTRAGALUS

Period / Age: Roman Period

Provenance: Private English Collection Ex Collection of the late Schlomo Mousaieff, Hilton Hotel Jeweler

Dimensions:

Height: 2.2cm
Width: 1cm
Length: 1.8cm

This Roman bead in the shape of Astragalos/Astralagi/Astralagus was pierced for suspension. It was an essential part of many ancient games: αστραγαλισμοσ was played using four astragali with different values on each side; πευτελιξοι was played with five astragali, simultaneously thrown into the air to be caught on the back of the hand.

CONDITION: Excellent condition. The item is described to the best of our knowledge. Please refer to the pictures and email us with any questions.