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LOT 0704
Large Roman Red Ware Rectangular Platter Fragment with Bestiarius Gladiator and Lion
NORTH AFRICA, CIRCA 4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/2 in. (308 grams, 19 cm).
A thick rim fragment with a section of the raised foot underneath, raised lip to the rim, at the centre, a bestiarius gladiator holding a large spear and advancing towards a large lion with its head lowered and teeth exposed; behind the bestiarius, a large figure of a fallen warrior wearing a short tunic, a sword scabbard suspended from his belt. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A85.
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LOT 0704
Large Roman Red Ware Rectangular Platter Fragment with Bestiarius Gladiator and Lion
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
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