We have found both gaming disks and chicken stones in various contexts and,
as Joe says, part of the interpretation depends on the context.  They are
also distinguishable by size (gaming stones are generally larger -- 1 inch
or so in diameter), shape (as Anita says, gaming stones are carefully
rounded) and overall wear patterns (chicken stones look like sherds that
have been in the water for a long time).  Some of the gaming pieces that we
have seen seem to have been carefully selected to include particular
designs, especially on tin-glazed  painted pieces.


Meta






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