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LOT 0974
Roman Astragalus Lead Knuckle Bones Gaming Piece
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (39.2 grams, 28.4 mm).
Model of a bovine astragalus, collection sticker '184' to one side. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Colin Narbeth collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue information card.
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