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LOT 0773
Roman Bone Dice Group
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (3.79 grams total, 11 mm each).
A group of two bone dice: one of tabular form with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:2, 3:4, 5:6; one cuboid with one damaged face, markings disposed 2:5, 3:4, 6: [1 absent]. [2, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex UK art market, 1970s.
Property of a London gentleman.
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