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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]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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UK gallery, early 2000s. -
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From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
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Amuletic fascinum formed as a crescent with looped phallus to each side and male genitals to the centre; D-shaped loop above with two smaller side loops. 26.9 grams, 53 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
