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These glass playing pieces for games were found at the native hillfort settlement of Traprain Law in East Lothian. They are Roman objects, acquired by gift or trade sometime between 80 and 200 AD.

Gaming counter of dark blue glass, from Traprain Law, 80 - 200 AD

The evidence for Roman games in Britain consists mainly of dice and boards for games similar to backgammon and draughts. Playing pieces are generally of bone or pottery sherds, though quality glass counters are also known.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-540-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GV 631
• Date: 80 - 200 AD
  80 - 200 AD
  Between 80 and 200 AD
  
• Material: Glass, blue
  Glass, dark blue
  Counter, gaming
  Counter, gaming
  
• Dimensions: 0.75" D
  14 mm D
  
• What: Counter, gaming
  Counter, gaming
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
  Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
  
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• Description: Gaming counter of blue glass, from Traprain Law, 80 - 200 AD
  
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