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LOT 0920
Eastern Roman Terracotta Tesserae and Tablet Collection
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 in. (8.23 grams total, 14-27 mm).
Including rectangular, discoid, lentoid and other types each with moulded design, including rosette, seated figure, Tree of Life and other motifs. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
LiteratureCf. Rostovtzeff, M., ‘The Caravan-Gods of Palmyra’ in The Journal of Roman Studies, Vol. 22, Part 1: Papers Dedicated to Sir George Macdonald K.C.B., 1932, pp.107-116, Pls. XXVI-XXVIII, for similar tesserae.
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LOT 0920
Eastern Roman Terracotta Tesserae and Tablet Collection
Estimate £70 - 90€81 - 104 (for guidance only)$95 - 122 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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