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LOT 0901
Roman Redware Footed Dish Fragment with Maker's Mark
4TH CENTURY A.D.
7 in. (220 grams, 17.6 cm).
Comprising a large portion of a shallow round dish with ring foot, a shoe-shaped maker's mark 'GELLI' to the centre.
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0901
Roman Redware Footed Dish Fragment with Maker's Mark
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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