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LOT 0675

Roman Bone Gaming Dice

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (2.9 grams, 11 mm).

Cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0675

Roman Bone Gaming Dice

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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