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LOT 0746

Roman Rock Crystal Gaming Dice Pair

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

1/4 in. (0.95 grams total, 5-6 mm).

Comprising two miniature dice with annulet markings arranged 1:6, 2:4, 3:5. [2]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Literature

See Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 724, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0746

Roman Rock Crystal Gaming Dice Pair

Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

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