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LOT 0668
Roman Lead Gaming Dice
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (9.82 grams, 12 mm).
Tabular in form with 1 and 6 impressed points on the broad faces; other numbers to the narrow edges. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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