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LOT 0199
Romano-British 'Published' Bronze Knuckle Bones Gaming Dice
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (5.9 grams, 15 mm).
Square in section with pyramidal ends, impressed spots disposed on the flat faces: 1, 3, 6, 9. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found UK prior to 2000.
From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.54.
Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Celtic & Roman Artefacts book pages where this object is published.
Published
Mills, N., Celtic & Roman Artefacts, Witham, 2000, p.113, item no.R355.
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LOT 0199
Romano-British 'Published' Bronze Knuckle Bones Gaming Dice
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
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