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LOT 0818
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]
ProvenanceAcquired from Ancient & Oriental, circa 1995.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Cf. similar item cast in bronze in the British Museum under accession no.1772,0311.176.
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