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LOT 1043

Roman Bone Gaming Dice

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

3/8 in. (1.38 grams, 9 mm).

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

Provenance

From the private collection of Colin Narbeth, UK, 1990s, with collection reference no.107.

CONDITION

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LOT 1043

Roman Bone Gaming Dice

Sold for (Inc. bp): £286

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