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LOT 0692
Roman Bronze and Bone Knuckle-Bones Gaming Piece Group
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 1 3/8 in. (80 grams total, 31-35 mm).
Group comprising: two bone astragali smoothed for use as gaming pieces; bronze model of the same. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Cf. similar in the British Museum under accession no.1772,0311.176.
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LOT 0692
Roman Bronze and Bone Knuckle-Bones Gaming Piece Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
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Large Roman Marble Gaming Dice
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Cuboid with rounded edges, spots disposed 1:6, 2:4, 3:5; the '1' a ring-and-dot, the others dimples. 18 grams, 20 mm
Ex Dr. Champion collection. Acquired 31 October 2003. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.205. Accompanied by a Colin Narbeth catalogue identification slip. -
Large Romano-British 'Published' Lead Gaming Dice
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Cuboid with impressed ring-and-dot motifs disposed 6:5, 4:2, 3:1. 35 grams, 15 mm
Found UK prior to 2000. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, collection no.61. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Celtic & Roman Artefacts book pages where this object is published.
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Roman Bronze Coin Hoard Group
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Group of Roman bronze coins fused in place; mounted on a custom-made stand. 90 grams total, 60 mm high including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
