Gaming Die
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Gaming Die

TitleGaming Die
Date1st–3rd century 1st century
MediumIvory
ClassificationIvories
OriginPakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) or Afghanistan Pakistan
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineSamuel Eilenberg Collection, Bequest of Samuel Eilenberg, 1998
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Gaming Die” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1st–3rd century. It is executed in ivory and classified as ivories. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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