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Gallo-Roman dodecahedron, purpose unknown, 150 AD-400 AD (lemmy.world)
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[–] Tylerdurdon 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Looks like some kind of gauge to find the diameter of something. The holes appear to be different sizes as if it could be placed atop something to determine thickness. No, not that.

[–] Ddhuud 7 points 1 year ago

Instructions unclear.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I bet it's for knitting. How would you choose the right needle? Pull out your gallo-roman dodecahedral