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Taflkast, Viking Dice Game

Taflkast, Viking Dice Game

$9.45

Original: $27.00

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Taflkast, Viking Dice Game

$27.00

$9.45

The Story

This is a set of handmade bone dice based on archaeological Viking Age finds from Sweden. The set comes with a handstitched leather pouch and rules for two dice games.

Dice games (Old Norse: Taflkast) were popular during the Viking Age. A dice pouch was easily carried in the belt and all that was required to play the game was a flat surface.

  • 1 x Long 4-sided bone die based on an original find from Hejnum, Gotland.
  • 2 x Large 6-sided bone dice, based on an original find from Ed, Uppland.
  • 4 x Small 6-sided bone dice, based on an original find from Adre, Gotland.
  • 1 x Handstitched leather pouch.
  • 1 x Rules sheet for two dice games.
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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Taflkast, Viking Dice Game - Image 3

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

This is a set of handmade bone dice based on archaeological Viking Age finds from Sweden. The set comes with a handstitched leather pouch and rules for two dice games.

Dice games (Old Norse: Taflkast) were popular during the Viking Age. A dice pouch was easily carried in the belt and all that was required to play the game was a flat surface.

  • 1 x Long 4-sided bone die based on an original find from Hejnum, Gotland.
  • 2 x Large 6-sided bone dice, based on an original find from Ed, Uppland.
  • 4 x Small 6-sided bone dice, based on an original find from Adre, Gotland.
  • 1 x Handstitched leather pouch.
  • 1 x Rules sheet for two dice games.