Throwable object (usually but not necessarily a cube) with multiple resting positions, used for generating random integers or outcomes

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The cross bearing Christ is hoisted up before a multitude of lamenters and soldiers. Engraving by N-H. Tardieu after B. Audran after C. le Brun.

A postcard illustrating a variety of good luck charms. Chromolithograph.

The crucifixion of Christ ('The Great Crucifixion'). Engraving by Agostino Carracci, 1589, after G. Robusti, il Tintoretto.

Soldiers sit around an upturned drum playing a game with dice. Wood engraving by W. Armstrong.

A postcard illustrating a young couple surrounded by a variety of good luck charms. Process print.

Peter denies knowledge of Christ; men play dice. Engraving by P.F. Basan after M. Österreich after Valentin de Boulogne.

Many figures including a woman identified as Venus gambling with Cupid, evidence of torture and tumult. Engraving.

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Dice

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Images referencing Dice

Works from the collections

Soldiers sit around an upturned drum playing a game with dice. Wood engraving by W. Armstrong.

Peter denies knowledge of Christ; men play dice. Engraving by P.F. Basan after M. Österreich after Valentin de Boulogne.

The crucifixion of Christ ('The Great Crucifixion'). Engraving by Agostino Carracci, 1589, after G. Robusti, il Tintoretto.

Many figures including a woman identified as Venus gambling with Cupid, evidence of torture and tumult. Engraving.

The cross bearing Christ is hoisted up before a multitude of lamenters and soldiers. Engraving by N-H. Tardieu after B. Audran after C. le Brun.

Dice

Images from the collections

Images referencing Dice

Works from the collections

Soldiers sit around an upturned drum playing a game with dice. Wood engraving by W. Armstrong.

Peter denies knowledge of Christ; men play dice. Engraving by P.F. Basan after M. Österreich after Valentin de Boulogne.

The crucifixion of Christ ('The Great Crucifixion'). Engraving by Agostino Carracci, 1589, after G. Robusti, il Tintoretto.

Many figures including a woman identified as Venus gambling with Cupid, evidence of torture and tumult. Engraving.

The cross bearing Christ is hoisted up before a multitude of lamenters and soldiers. Engraving by N-H. Tardieu after B. Audran after C. le Brun.

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