Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 0687

Roman Bone Gaming Die

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

5/8 in. (3.2 grams, 15 mm).

Irregular sub-cuboid in form with drilled spots disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4; cracked.

Provenance

Louis-Gabriel Bellon (1819–1899), Paris.
Anonymous sale, France, 2009.
Private European collection, acquired at the above sale.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 0687

Roman Bone Gaming Die

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Roman Mosaic Glass Beads
    Roman Mosaic Glass Beads
    1st-3rd century A.D.

    Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £225

    Each barrel-shaped with millefiori patterns in red, white, blue and yellow. 6.36 grams total, 12-14 mm



    From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Hexagonal Bone Gaming Dice
    Roman Hexagonal Bone Gaming Dice
    1st-4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105

    Hexagonal in plan and pierced centrally, shallow spots disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4; old collector's label 'Clermont' and inked number '1258'. 2.6 grams, 14 mm



    Louis-Gabriel Bellon (1819–1899), Paris. Anonymous sale, France, 2009. Private European collection, acquired at the above sale. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Terracotta Fragments with Animals
    Roman Terracotta Fragments with Animals
    4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

    Comprising two vessel rim fragments, the smaller with a leaping lion, the larger with scalloped border, crouching deer beneath a tree above and a leaping antelope below with a tree behind. 70 grams total, 56-94 mm



    Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list