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LOT 1204
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (5.04 grams total, 11 mm each).
Comprising two cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s, by descent.
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LOT 1204
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£100 (EUR 116; USD 135) +BP*
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Roman to Post Medieval Artefact Collection
Circa 2nd-19th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising: large lunula pendant, stone flint set in a metal pouch, discoid plaque with incised decoration to one face, ring with D-section hoop and tear-shaped bezel with incised bird in flight, heart-shaped pendant with punched decoration to one face. 37.1 grams total, 20-46 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bone Gaming Die
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Light-brown cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 3.81 grams, 14 mm
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s, by descent. -
Roman Green Glass Handled Jar
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £180
With a dimpled base, bulbous body with a carinated flange to the neck and a broad mouth, applied lateral handles. 74.4 grams, 95 mm wide
From an important London, UK, collection 1980-2020.
