A Game-piece or Weight
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Late Roman or Byzantine 2nd - 7th cent. A.D..Blue glass. Dm. 1.8 cmFlat, almost round, remarkably light miniature disc, which the glassblower has subtly deepened in the middle with a round stamp. Edge slightly worn. Miniature disks of this type served as game pieces or weights from late Roman to Byzantine times.Formerly UK private collection, acquired between 1955-1976.
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A Game-piece or Weight
Estimate CHF 60 - CHF 80
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