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Roman Redware Sherd with Racing Charioteer Roman Redware Sherd with Racing Charioteer Roman Redware Sherd with Racing Charioteer
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LOT 0582

Roman Redware Sherd with Racing Charioteer

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 7/8 in. (24 grams, 72 mm).

The fragment with a curved profile, raised borders to the upper and lower edges, the charioteer depicted in relief. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1960s-1990s.
From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.

CONDITION
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LOT 0582

Roman Redware Sherd with Racing Charioteer

Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

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