No. 12249367

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Ancient Roman Knucklebones - 27 mm / 32 mm (3)
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Ancient Roman Knucklebones - 27 mm / 32 mm (3)

Material: bone. Condition: Very fine / See photo. Date: Roman - 1st – 3rd century A.D. Size: 32 mm, 27 mm, 27 mm. Weight: 7,7 g, 5,1 g, 4,8 g. Knucklebones, Tali, Fivestones, or Jacks, is a game of ancient origin, usually played with five small objects, or ten in the case of jacks. Originally the "knucklebones" (actually the astragalus, a bone in the ankle, or hock) were those of a sheep, which were thrown up and caught in various manners. See images for a proper impression. Will be sent by registered mail with tracking number All necessary documents have been submitted Catawiki Provenance: Purchased from a private collection legally The products offered unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic. Postage will be handled quickly and professionally. For multiple purchases shipping will be combined and discounted If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days

No. 12249367

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Ancient Roman Knucklebones - 27 mm / 32 mm (3)

Ancient Roman Knucklebones - 27 mm / 32 mm (3)

Material: bone.
Condition: Very fine / See photo.
Date: Roman - 1st – 3rd century A.D.
Size: 32 mm, 27 mm, 27 mm.
Weight: 7,7 g, 5,1 g, 4,8 g.

Knucklebones, Tali, Fivestones, or Jacks, is a game of ancient origin, usually played with five small objects, or ten in the case of jacks. Originally the "knucklebones" (actually the astragalus, a bone in the ankle, or hock) were those of a sheep, which were thrown up and caught in various manners.

See images for a proper impression.
Will be sent by registered mail with tracking number
All necessary documents have been submitted Catawiki

Provenance: Purchased from a private collection legally

The products offered unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.
Postage will be handled quickly and professionally.
For multiple purchases shipping will be combined and discounted
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Important information.
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days

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