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LOT 0818

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

ROMAN BONE WITH LEAD KNUCKLE BONE GAMING PIECE PAIR
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (34.1 grams total, 29-30 mm).

Group of two astragali gaming pieces, each with a lead plug in the central cavity. [2, No Reserve]

PROVENANCE:
Acquired from Ancient & Oriental, circa 1995.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.

LITERATURE:
Cf. similar item cast in bronze in the British Museum under accession no.1772,0311.176.

CONDITION
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