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LOT 0884
Roman 'Yorkshire' Bronze and Lead Gaming Dice Group
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 5/8 in. (36.9 grams total, 12-16 mm).
Comprising one cuboid dice with markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4; one rectangular block with sprue to one end, surface abraded. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector in Yorkshire, UK.
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Romano-British British-Found Pottery Sherds
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Roman Silver Ring with Bird Gemstone
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With wide angled shoulders and cell to the bezel, inset carnelian intaglio bird with frond in its beak. 7.87 grams, 27.22 mm overall, 21.38 x 16.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
