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Roman Bone Dice 1st - 3rd Century AD

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Item Details

Description

The cube with incised dotted rings on each facet numbering 1 to 6; 9 mm, 2 grams.
Provenance information:
Purchased by the current owner in London in 2022.
From: Private collection D.G. collected since 1990.
Fine condition.

Condition

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Roman Bone Dice 1st - 3rd Century AD

Name: Roman Bone Dice 1st - 3rd Century AD
SKU: 168625324
Price: 70 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £120 - £160

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