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LOT 0778
Roman Bone Gaming Die
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 in. (0.47 grams, 6.95 mm).
Cuboid with ring-and-dot markings arranged 1:2, 3:4, 5:6. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Colin Narbeth collection, 1990s.
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Roman Aubergine Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed of graduated dark beads, the central feature a large tubular bead, restrung. 25 grams, 38.5 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Chimera
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
With intaglio winged beast, forelegs extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.57 grams, 13.84 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
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Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with the God Mercury
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With intaglio standing figure of Mercury wearing the petasos, holding the caduceus and supporting two bags; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.36 grams, 11.62 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
