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LOT 0775
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (3.28 grams total, 11 mm each).
Two roughly cuboid dice with ring and dot markings disposed 1:5, 2:4, 3:6; 1:2, 3:6, 4:5. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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