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LOT 0196
Romano-British Enamelled 'Gloucester' Bronze Gaming Dice
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (9 grams, 10.7 mm).
Cuboid with enamel-filled spots disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound at Gloucester, UK.
Ex N. Du Quesne Bird collection.
From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.23.
Accompanied by a Colin Narbeth catalogue identification card.
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LOT 0196
Romano-British Enamelled 'Gloucester' Bronze Gaming Dice
Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
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