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	Reference: RNA7 / Cat. No. Period: Roman Origin: Probably Tunisia Date: 150 – 230 AD Description: On discus: two figures seated on high-backed armchairs facing each other, with game board resting on their knees, the r. figure holding dice cup in r. hand. Manufacture: Mould made. Notes: Cf. Allard Pierson, APM12325; (subject) Bailey, Via Gabina, 131; (shoulder) BMC III, Q1716. Comments: The figures may be playing duodecim scripta, a popular Roman predecessor of backgammon.
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