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Chinese Antique Dice with original Bamboo case #1031080

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Chinese Antique Dice with original Bamboo case #1031080
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Late 19th Century, Three ox-bone dice in a peach shaped case carved from bamboo. It is very rare to find a complete set like this - even though one die is not original to the set.<p>The case is shaped as it is because 'Peach' is a symbol of luck to the Chinese and represents longevity. <p>These dice were used in a game called 'Big and Small' (Da Xiao) in which one player shakes the case and places it on the table, hiding the dice beneath. Another player, the gambler, bets on whether the result will be high or low when the numbers on the dice are revealed and added together.<p>Dimensions: Diameter 3 1/2 x Height 3 1/2 inch (Diameter 8.5 x Height 9 cm)
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<tr><td>Condition:See Description</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Late 19th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:China</td></tr>





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<tr><td>Materials:Bamboo</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Games</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:New York, New York</td></tr>
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