Greek Lead Knucklebone Astragaloi on Stand Tables Done after Willem Van Mieris

Done after Willem Van Mieris (1662 - 1747) in a similar composition to his well known Poultry Seller

This would be mounted atop a sarcophagus as a decorative feature

Era: 13th Century

son and feline friend beside them

1070 - 664 BCE

Greek Lead Knucklebone Astragaloi on Stand Tables Done after Willem Van MierisOriginates from: Mediterranean Area, Greece Era: 5th 3rd Century BCE Dimensions: 4" H x 1. 5" W x 1. 5" D A lovely example of a lead knucklebone astragalus die, Ancient Greek in origin, circa 5th 3rd century BCE. Although a relatively nondescript hunk of lead now, these would have been the original forms of dice used both for children, as well as for magical divination. Originally, children would have used knuckle bones from animals as dice, more