Egyptian Art2nd century B.C.–4th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Twenty-sided die (icosahedron) with faces inscribed with Greek letters |
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | Height: 4.5 x L: 4.9 x W: 4.7 cm (1 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 1 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 2nd century B.C.–4th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period–Roman Period |
| Date Range | 200 BC – 400 |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551070