Summary
This token 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 square worked wood token. There is a square engraved in the centre and the corners have been cut out around it. In each corner of the square there is a dot surrounded by a semicircle.
Physical Description
Unidentified, worked, wooden object with corners cut out. Each corner has a semi-circle and small circle and dot as a pattern. Could be unfinished. Dimensions 25mm x 25mm. Displayed in Australia Gallery as a gaming token.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Inscriptions
None
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Context Number
19/36
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Site
[CCS] Australia, Victoria, Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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Exhibition Collection Management
25 mm (Length), 25 mm (Width), 5 mm (Height)
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