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LOT 0822

Large Roman Marble Gaming Dice

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (3.12 grams, 11 mm).

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

Provenance

From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.28.

CONDITION

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LOT 0822

Large Roman Marble Gaming Dice

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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