Playing pieces

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
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
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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