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Roman Red Ware Platter Fragment with Ship and Figures Roman Red Ware Platter Fragment with Ship and Figures Roman Red Ware Platter Fragment with Ship and Figures
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LOT 0968

Roman Red Ware Platter Fragment with Ship and Figures

CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

4 1/2 in. (50 grams, 11.6 cm).

A thick rim fragment from a shallow platter showing an oneraria ship with open sails and two profile heads facing right, a nude figure at the centre in a dynamic pose, wearing a cloak and gazing back towards another figure. [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.A57.

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LOT 0968

Roman Red Ware Platter Fragment with Ship and Figures

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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