Looks like a githyanki artifact used to protect from illithid.
BG3 spoiler
There’s definitely nobody trapped in there, it’s all completely fine with no ethical considerations whatsoever.
That’s a Prime Resonator from Path of Exile
My ancient roman friend says it’s a candle holder for different sized candles
Panic Pete
Spaghetti portion measurer.
This is SCP-184.
But you probably don’t have access to that file.
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
This is amazing. I love it.
God this thing has gotten so beaten up lately. Clearly not the best quality lol that or I’m the longest serving O5.
This is the kind of insanity I wish more upon the world ❤️
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.
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.
Cave canem
Haha, they don’t know how to use the three dodecahedron’s.
I say it’s a key to a door. Behind the door. Butt plugs.
And behind the butt plugs?
The declaration of independence
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?
… Art?
It could also have been used for a game
Seems pretty convincing and matches gold bracelets made in the era.
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.
I’ve actually seen an old lady knit gloves with one as well.
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?
A piggy bank even?
it’s an oil lamp.
use discs with or without holes to adjust brightness.
All we know for certain is that at some point that thing was on some bored Romans knob.
We could use the smoke DNA samples he’s provided to bring him back and ask him
