Summary
This ivory or bone die was excavated at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003.
People living in and visiting Little Lon found many ways to enjoy their leisure time. Tokens and dice attest to gambling and games of strategy; dominoes and possibly mah-jong and Pai Gow were also played.
Physical Description
This is a small, cubed playing die, with indented dots.
Physical Description
Small, cubed playing die, with indented dots Possibly made from worked bone (ivory).
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Context Number
05/18
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Site
[CCS] Australia, Victoria, Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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Exhibition Collection Management
11 mm (Length), 11 mm (Width), 11 mm (Height)
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