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LOT 0685
Roman Bone Dice Pair
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (6.66 grams total, 12.7-12.9 mm).
Each cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Roman Bone Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Each cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 8.16 grams total, 13.3-13.5 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Glass Jug with Fillets
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With bulbous body, flared rim and applied zigzag trail to neck, dimple base; old collector's labels to underside '2970' and 'L-16437'. 105 grams, 76 mm
M.C. (b.14.12.1933) and R.C. Burckhardt (b.10.05.1929), Basel, Switzerland, thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Miniature Herm Statuette
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
With stepped domed base, the shank square in section and tapering with helmetted head, stub arms, chevron hatching to the chest and male genitals. 33 grams, 56 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
