June Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles

BRONZE DICE INLAID WITH GOLD AND TURQUOISE FROM THE HAN DYNASTY

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Start price: $300

Estimated price: $2,000 - $3,000

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Description

D:2.3cm(0.91in)Weight:60g(0.13lb)This is an ancient bronze dice, also known as a ??qiong, ?? used in the Liu Bo board game of the Warring States and Han periods. A testament to the entertainment culture of the aristocracy, it combines gold inlay and turquoise work.

Condition: ALL SOLD AS IS, NO RETURN

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