Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1600
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 14.8cm
(disc), Depth: 0.1cm
(disc)
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
505 to B-1888
Record ID
505 to B-1888
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1600
Notes
This plaque and the accompanying sets of dice were made to predict the future. A diviner would throw the dice, and then interpret the results with the aid of the astrological designs on the plaque. The engraved designs include the signs of the zodiac, along with various inscriptions. The art of using dice for fortune-telling was developed at least 4000 years ago, long before dice were first used to play games. In Iran, divining with dice was known as raml , and was practised using eight dice held on two spindles, as in this set. Only four sides of each die are numbered, while the other two sides are pierced to allow the spindle to pass through.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Cast and engraved bronze Bronze Engraving Casting
Parçalar
Disc, Dice, Dice
