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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]
ProvenanceFound on the Thames foreshore, UK.
Acquired from Red House Antiques, York, 2009.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
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LOT 0695
Roman Bone and Other Gaming Counter Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Roman Finely Ribbed Iridescent Glass Jar
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Comprising an iridescent glass tubular body with vertical ribbing reminiscent of an architectural column, narrow flat shoulder, funicular mouth with folded rim. 40 grams, 95 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Hollow Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Each a cube with hollow centre and ring-and-dot markings disposed around the voids: 1:6, 2:5, 3:4 to voided face on each. 3.31 grams total, 11 mm each
From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.69. -
Roman and Later Mosaic Glass Gaming Piece Collection
1st-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
Set of conical and domed multi-coloured glass studs. 240 grams total, 16-25 mm
London private collection, acquired between 1979-1983.