Lot 44
  • 44

A Roman Mosaic Fragment, circa 2nd Century A.D.

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Description

  • A Roman Mosaic Fragment
  • Height 18 1/2 by 12 1/4 in. 47 by 31.1 cm.
depicting in shades of red tesserae against a white ground an orator holding a scroll and wearing a toga.

Provenance

acquired in Japan in 1973

Condition

good and as shown, overall surface wear, part of original mortar bedding appears to be preserved
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