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LOT 0768
Roman Bronze Knuckle Bone Gaming Piece
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (48.6 grams, 32 mm).
Model of a bovine astragalus with lead infill and a large central hole. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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