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LOT 0728

Large Roman Bone Dice Pair

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

5/8 in. (13.5 grams total, 15-16 mm).

Each cuboid with incised ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:3, 4:5. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0728

Large Roman Bone Dice Pair

Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

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