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[–] eyes@lemmy.world 37 points 6 days ago

Always love seeing these come up and everyone confidently stating that it's been solved. Everything from a knitting tool (highly unlikely as the Romans didn't knit) to a dice. The truth is we just don't know and likely never will unless a new source .

Personally I'm convinced by the theory that they're probably a metalworkers portfolio piece used to demonstrate the creators skill, either to potential customers or as a test to join a guild.

[–] Samsy@lemmy.ml 30 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Haha, they don't know how to use the three dodecahedron's.

[–] garbagebagel@lemmy.world 22 points 6 days ago (1 children)
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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 26 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I just assume it's a random doodad. Like a desk decoration or something. Why wouldn't ancient people have had dumb bullshit that served no purpose other than it's aesthetic value just like we do now?

[–] naught101@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago

It could also have been used for a game

[–] Blackmist 14 points 6 days ago

Spaghetti portion measurer.

[–] Slovene@feddit.nl 14 points 6 days ago (1 children)

What if it's a die for an ancient version of D&D? Labyrinths & Minotaurs. Or that thing you put treats in and then your dog rolls it around and gets a biccy every so often.

[–] rustyfish@lemmy.world 13 points 6 days ago (1 children)

This is SCP-184.

But you probably don’t have access to that file.

[–] Stamets@lemmy.world 10 points 6 days ago (1 children)

This isn't even a joke, I have an O5 ID card in my wallet. Fun little thing to pull out in moments like this lol

[–] rustyfish@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

This is amazing. I love it.

[–] Stamets@lemmy.world 12 points 6 days ago (1 children)

God this thing has gotten so beaten up lately. Clearly not the best quality lol that or I'm the longest serving O5.

[–] rustyfish@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

This is the kind of insanity I wish more upon the world ❤️

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[–] KittyCat@lemmy.world 14 points 6 days ago (2 children)

https://youtu.be/lADTLozKm0I

Seems pretty convincing and matches gold bracelets made in the era.

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago

I've actually seen an old lady knit gloves with one as well.

[–] threethan@reddthat.com 2 points 6 days ago

This is, by far, the most compelling theory I've seen.

Given that those things were so common, I wouldn't be surprised if some of the other uses people have theorized could have happened too.

[–] Naz@sh.itjust.works 9 points 6 days ago

My ancient roman friend says it's a candle holder for different sized candles

[–] Gladaed@feddit.org 7 points 6 days ago

That's a Prime Resonator from Path of Exile

[–] JeSuisUnHombre@lemm.ee 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Actual guess after hearing that they're found with money. Used it to check size of coins for valuation? Sort of like how some coin counters with?

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[–] Clinicallydepressedpoochie@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

I say it's a key to a door. Behind the door. Butt plugs.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

And behind the butt plugs?

[–] Clinicallydepressedpoochie@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

The declaration of independence

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[–] Ziglin@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

Looks like a githyanki artifact used to protect from illithid.

BG3 spoilerThere's definitely nobody trapped in there, it's all completely fine with no ethical considerations whatsoever.

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