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Large Romano-British 'Yorkshire' Jet Gaming Dice Large Romano-British 'Yorkshire' Jet Gaming Dice Large Romano-British 'Yorkshire' Jet Gaming Dice
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LOT 0198

Large Romano-British 'Yorkshire' Jet Gaming Dice

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (7.87 grams, 14 mm).

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

Provenance

Found Yorkshire, UK.
Ex N. Du Quesne Bird collection.
Acquired 8 July 1996.
From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.50.

Accompanied by a Colin Narbeth catalogue identification card.

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LOT 0198

Large Romano-British 'Yorkshire' Jet Gaming Dice

Sold for (Inc. bp): £416

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