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Ancient Roman Glass Game Piece
Ancient Roman Glass Game Piece
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A conical Roman game piece formed from a thick globule of translucent, turquoise-hued glass. Most games of chance, with the exception of wagers on physical sports, were strictly forbidden by Roman law and were punishable with a fine fixed at four times the value of any stakes. Nevertheless, scholars suggest that most "caponulae" and "popinae" (inns and eating houses) encouraged clandestine gaming in their back premises. Size: 1.02" L x 1" W x 1.51" H (2.6 cm x 2.5 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition
Small chips to handle and body, with light earthen deposits, and some weathering film, otherwise in great condition. Nice iridescence in scattered areas.
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Ancient Roman Glass Game Piece

Estimate $600 - $900
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Starting Price $300
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Artemis Gallery

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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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