Ancient Roman Bone Extremely Rare Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gambling Dice.

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Ancient Roman bone gambling dice, 8 mm by 7.5 mm, in excellent condition and authentic, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, named Extremely Rare Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gambling Dice.

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Ancient Roman Bone Extremely Rare Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gambling Dice. Among gladiator's battles, theatre and sport events, gambling was also part of Roman society life. Insignificant small marks on the edges, otherwise; intact.
Very Rare.

8 mm. x 7.5 mm.

Ancient Roman Bone Extremely Rare Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gambling Dice. Among gladiator's battles, theatre and sport events, gambling was also part of Roman society life. Insignificant small marks on the edges, otherwise; intact.
Very Rare.

8 mm. x 7.5 mm.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st-3rd Century AD.
Name of object
Extremely Rare Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gambling Dice.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
AustriaVerified
1775
Objects sold
100%
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