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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]

Provenance

From 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.

Literature

Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R., The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 2.82.

CONDITION
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LOT 0711

Roman Bone Dice

Sold for (Inc. bp): £221

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