Ancient Roman Bone Playing Dice - 11 mm (No reserve price)

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Ancient Roman bone Playing Dice in excellent condition dating to the 1st–4th century AD, measuring 11 mm square.

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One very good condition Ancient Roman Bone Playing Dice, noticeable carving to show the numbers, dating to the 1st - 4th C A.D.
Object obtained in 2026 in Essex, UK from a Previously Private Collection.

The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged if necessary, and will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.

Any lots subjected to additional fees when at the customs office in the destination country, if any, will be paid by the buyer and it is the buyer’s responsibility to contact their customs office to pay any fees and release the item or if there is an extended delay in the processing checks.

One very good condition Ancient Roman Bone Playing Dice, noticeable carving to show the numbers, dating to the 1st - 4th C A.D.
Object obtained in 2026 in Essex, UK from a Previously Private Collection.

The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged if necessary, and will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.

Any lots subjected to additional fees when at the customs office in the destination country, if any, will be paid by the buyer and it is the buyer’s responsibility to contact their customs office to pay any fees and release the item or if there is an extended delay in the processing checks.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st - 4th C A.D.
Name of object
Playing Dice
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
11 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
11 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
11 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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