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LOT 0644
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (2.28 grams total, 8-9 mm).
Cuboid with ring-and-dot making disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.46.
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The goddess standing, wearing an Ionic chiton and himation secured by a characteristic knot tied between her breasts, the folds cascading to the floor; her left hand modelled open and held above her breast; her centre-parted wavy locks fastened with a band, pulled back in a chignon at the nape of her neck and surmounted by a hair-comb; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 280 grams total, 13.3 cm including stand
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Roman Bronze Figural Escutcheon
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With elliptical plaque and bulb finial, putto mask with radiating hair. 71.2 grams, 71 mm
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