Auction Catalogue
India / Nepal, oblong bone dice (5), 72mm, 59mm, 67mm, 25mm and 78mm long; each marked with a ring and dot motif representing 6, 5 2 and 1; together with a hollow bronze example decorated with diamond-shape perforations [6]. All very fine
£40-£60
These were all used in a game called Chauser or Pachisi in India, which dates back to 1100 BC.
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