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LOT 0711
Roman Bone Dice
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (1.87 grams, 10 mm).
With incised ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Colin Narbeth, UK, 1990s, with collection reference no.157.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R., The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 2.82.
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Archaeologist's Photograph Album
1920s A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £845
Containing numerous original photographs of archaeological digs, found artefacts, etc, including digs at Roman sites such as Hadrian's Wall, Colchester, Templeborough, Silchester, Viroconium, Mancunium, Wilderspool and Holt and published images from the Ny Carlsberg Glyptek, Copenhagen; mostly with handwritten identification; with a photograph of the archaeologist T. May M.A. F.S.A. at Richborough and dated 1926 and Wilderspool - possibly the owner of the book; a rare archive of the 1920s British archaeology. 2.03 kg, 26.3 x 20.5 cm
Acquired on the English art market circa 2017. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The Roman furnaces at Wilderspool were excavated in 1905; the photographs are consistent in their appearance with that date. -
Large Roman Feathered Glass Bead
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Tubular with tapering ends in black glass with applied white dragged and marvered trails. 20.8 grams, 74 mm
UK private collection, acquired 1979-1983. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Black Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £85
Composed of oblate beads; restrung. 31.3 grams, 40 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
