Lot 1777
Lion - Plaque/Bead in Deep Blue-glazed Faience. Roman Egypt, 1st-2nd century AD. The faience molded as a lion reclining, with head between paws, on a thick, rectangular base. The lion well detailed and handsome. The blue mostly well preserved, with touches of iridescence at bottom of lion and along sides of base. Usually encountered badly preserved, this example remarkably fine. Rare thus. Length: 1".
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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| Realized $345 |
