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LOT 0723
large Roman Lead Gaming Dice
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (20 grams, 14 mm).
Cuboid with irregular impressed point markings disposed 1:3, 2:4, 5:6. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 21 July 1997.
From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.89.
Accompanied by a Colin Narbeth catalogue identification slip.
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