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LOT 0498

Romano-Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Dice

ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.

1/2 in. (4 grams, 12 mm).

Ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4.

Provenance

From an early 20th century UK collection.

Literature

Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., London, 1927, pl.XLIX, for similar examples.

CONDITION
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LOT 0498

Romano-Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Dice

Sold for (Inc. bp): £247

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