1304 - Roman Redware Vessel Sherd with Gladiator Fighting a Bull. Circa 4th century A.D. Vessel fragment with low-relief scene including a bull with head lowered at the feet of a bestiarius with large scutum shield and ribbed greaves; old collector's label to reverse 'Bestiarius and bullfight in arena'. Cf. Hayes, J.W., Roman Pottery in the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, 1976, fig.99, for a similar scene. 45 grams, 11.3 cm (4 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Roman Redware Vessel Sherd with Gladiator Fighting a Bull. Circa 4th century A.D. Vessel fragment with low-relief scene including a bull with head lowered at the feet of a bestiarius with large scutum shield and ribbed greaves; old collector's label to reverse 'Bestiarius and bullfight in arena'. Cf. Hayes, J.W., Roman Pottery in the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, 1976, fig.99, for a similar scene. 45 grams, 11.3 cm (4 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.