Lot Essay
Cf. J. Boardman, The Diffusion of Classical Art in Antiquity, London, 1994, p. 133, pl. 4.72b for a similar panel.
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A ROMAN TERRACOTTA ORNAMENTAL RELIEF TILE
CIRCA 200 A.D.
With two winged naked Erotes climbing up a vine with scrolling branches and picking the grape bunches, surrounded by a decorative border with traces of red colouring
11¾ in. (29.7 cm.) square; 2 in. (5.1 cm.) deep
CIRCA 200 A.D.
With two winged naked Erotes climbing up a vine with scrolling branches and picking the grape bunches, surrounded by a decorative border with traces of red colouring
11¾ in. (29.7 cm.) square; 2 in. (5.1 cm.) deep