The soldiers cast dice for the seamless robe of Christ during the
crucifixion ... that makes dice `instruments'.
On Thu, 10 Oct 1996, Thomas Izbicki wrote:
> One of our books of hours hasa miniature of clergy venerating Christ
> rising out of the tomb (at least he is most of the way out & not
> supported by Mary & disciples) with the instruments of the Passion
> behind. Isthis a familiar motiff (it's not in any of our other booksof
> hours)? Also, are the dice traditional instruments of the passion?
>
> tom izbicki
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