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LOT 0965
Roman Bone Gaming Dice
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (4.1 grams, 12 x 13 mm).
With incised ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection of gaming items, formed 1980-1990s.
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Roman Green Glass Double Unguentarium
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With rolled rim and large applied loop handle above. 58 grams, 14.6 cm
Acquired Christie's, London, 6 May, 1982, no.14 (part). From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages. -
Roman Gold Ring with Later Profile Bust Gemstone
1st century B.C. and laterEstimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Hollow-formed with inset later carnelian cloison, intaglio profile bust of a bearded male with curly hair and beard. 2.29 grams, 22.65 mm overall, 16.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/2, Europe 16, Japan 11).
Ex K collection, London, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13003-246372. -
Roman Glass Stirring Rod Group
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Mixed group of glass rods and fragments, each with applied trails. 77 grams total, 4.5-13.5 cm
with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983. Ex private North American collection. London private collection, 2016.
