Die

Unknown

30 B.C.–A.D. 330 · ivory · Egyptian Art

Gaming was a favorite pastime at banquets and other social occasions. Small round boxes were used as throwing cups to prevent unfair manipulation of the dice.

Artist

Unknown

Date

30 B.C.–A.D. 330

Medium

ivory

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1897