Game Die, 1840-1860
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People have used dice to decide their fate for thousands of years. Early types of dice consisted of animal bones -- usually ankle bones -- marked with dots or "pips." This multi-faceted die from the mid-1800s is made of ivory, has over 30 sides, and uses numbers instead of pips.
People have used dice to decide their fate for thousands of years. Early types of dice consisted of animal bones -- usually ankle bones -- marked with dots or "pips." This multi-faceted die from the mid-1800s is made of ivory, has over 30 sides, and uses numbers instead of pips.
Artifact
Die (Game piece)
Date Made
1840-1860
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.0.15.21
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ivory (Tooth component)
Color
Ivory (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.5 in
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