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Miniature dodecahedron pendant. Based on Roman finds from the 1st to 3rd century AD. Bronze, silver-plated or 925 sterling silver. 2.1 x 1.4 cm.Productdetails...
Roman dodecahedron pendant.
Here you can buy a miniature dodecahedron pendant, which was made based on historical models from Roman antiquity.This scaled-down replica of a Roman dodecahedron from the 2nd to 3rd century AD has a small eyelet so that it can be worn around the neck as a pendant.
A beautiful and mysterious piece of jewellery for all history enthusiasts or Reenactor, and a special eye-catcher that easily attracts attention.
The dodecahedron pendant measures 2.1 x 1.4 cm.
You can purchase the pendant in high-quality bronze or genuine silver-plated.
Alternatively, you can also order it in 925 sterling silver (please note delivery time).
A 1 m long black leather cord is included with the dodecahedron.
Roman dodecahedrons are hollow and always have twelve sides, each with five corners on which small balls are placed, with each side having a round opening of varying sizes, some of which are surrounded by circular markings.
More than a hundred dodecahedrons have been found to date, mainly in northern Central Europe, but their purpose remains unclear. They have been found as grave goods, but also in wells and riverbeds, always in the vicinity of a Roman settlement.
Although some dodecahedrons have been found near sacred sites, they do not appear to have been used in connection with ritual activities. To this day, scientists are still unclear as to what the Romans actually used these strange metal structures, consisting of twelve pentagons, for. However, a few years ago, a theory emerged that is more plausible than all the others.
One of the most convincing theories is probably that the Roman dodecahedrons were simply tools for making gloves, which worked on the principle of a knitting dolly. The different sized holes were for different sized fingers. This would also explain why dodecahedrons were only found in northern Europe – in the south, gloves were simply not needed...
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