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LOT 1025
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (2.31 grams total, 8-9 mm).
Two cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6,2:5, 3:4. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx gentleman collector of antique and antiquity games from Berkshire, UK, having collected for over 20 years.
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LOT 1025
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £200
The body with fine ribs and a dimpled base, a carinated shoulder and a funicular neck with a raised collar below the rim. 98.3 grams, 13.1 cm
From an important London, UK, collection 1980-2020.
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Roman and Other Carved Nicolo Gemstone Collection
Roman Imperial and Sasanian, 2nd-5th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £625
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UK private collection, acquired on the English market in the 2000s. -
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Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
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