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LOT 0929

Roman Bone Gaming Dice

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (1 grams, 14.4 mm).

Rectangular-section block with incised spots disposed 2, 3, 2, 4. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.51.

CONDITION

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LOT 0929

Roman Bone Gaming Dice

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

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