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LOT 0732

Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

3/8 in. (2.9 grams total, 8.5-9.8 mm).

Each cuboid in form with ring-and-dot markings disposed: 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.47.

CONDITION

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LOT 0732

Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

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