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Large Roman Red Ware Rectangular Platter Fragment with Bestiarius Gladiator and Lion Large Roman Red Ware Rectangular Platter Fragment with Bestiarius Gladiator and Lion Large Roman Red Ware Rectangular Platter Fragment with Bestiarius Gladiator and Lion
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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.

CONDITION
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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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