Loading, please wait...
LOT 0767
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (5.35 grams total, 11 mm each).
A pair of cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1;6, 2:5, 3:4. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Romano-British Lead Gaming Dice
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Cuboid with pellet markings on most faces. 16.6 grams, 12 mm
Found Wiltshire, UK. From the private collection of Colin Narbeth, UK, 1990s, with collection reference no.52. Accompanied by a typed collection ticket. -
Roman Bronze Axe Wheel Plate Brooch
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With rim formed from four conjoined axe motifs; hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 7.74 grams, 37 mm
Ex DRG Coins and Antiquities, Bishops Stortford, Essex, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. Accompanied by a handwritten dealer's ticket. -
Late Roman Bronze Bracelet
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Flat-section penannular body with expanding terminals, wavy pointillé decoration on the upper body and each terminal with curving lines. 7.9 grams, 55 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
