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LOT 0695
Roman Bone and Other Gaming Counter Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/8 - 1 1/2 in. (124 grams total, 7-39 mm).
Including a pierced biconvex counter, black glass spinner, tubular bone bead, terracotta counter and other items. [21, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found on the Thames foreshore, UK.
Acquired from Red House Antiques, York, 2009.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
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