{"product_id":"roman-dodecahedron-replica-429338852","title":"Roman Dodecahedron Replica - An Ancient Mystery for your Home!","description":"\u003cp\u003eAccurate 1:1 (4\") replica of the Roman Dodecahedron originally found at the French Jublains archaeological site. 3D printed from PLA filament and hand painted, available in 4 finishes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Painted Bronze Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Painted Bronze Color with Green Patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Painted Bronze Color with Blue Patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Roman dodecahedron is a mysterious, hollow bronze object shaped like a 12-sided polyhedron. It dates from the 2nd to 4th centuries AD and is found across the Roman Empire, particularly in areas where Romans and Celts interacted. The dodecahedra, with their unique design of circular holes and protruding knobs, have baffled archaeologists, with their purpose remaining a mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscovery and Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency: About 130 dodecahedra have been found across the Roman Empire, with the majority in northern Europe and Britain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContext: They have been discovered in diverse locations, including military camps, public baths, \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003etemples, and tombs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: They date from the 2nd to 4th centuries AD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible Uses and Theories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe precise function is unknown, with numerous theories including:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary: Military banner ornaments, army standard bases, or tools for calibrating water pipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReligious: Artifacts related to religious rituals or beliefs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstronomical: Devices for measuring time or astronomical observations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandlesticks: Wax was found inside one example.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice: They could have been used as dice for games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurveying: Instruments for surveying or measuring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCordage: Some suggest they might have been used in the making of ropes or cordage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Mystery Remains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo mention of them is found in contemporary Roman texts or pictures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir diverse contexts and lack of clear wear suggest they were not solely tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe high-quality casting and lack of wear further contribute to the mystery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MaltipooMania","offers":[{"title":"No Patina","offer_id":48665490096384,"sku":"MM-0070-1","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Patina","offer_id":48665490129152,"sku":"MM-0070-2","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Patina","offer_id":48665490161920,"sku":"MM-0070-3","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5596\/5440\/files\/shopify-dodecahedron-1.png?v=1777738324","url":"https:\/\/maltipoomania.com\/products\/roman-dodecahedron-replica-429338852","provider":"MaltipooMania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}