Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Collection
1st century A.D. A mixed group of coarse white wall plaster fragments from a fresco, with painted designs in white, ochre, claret, crimson and blue. See Casa Dell’Ara Massima or House of Pinarius or Casa di Narcisso, VI.16.15 Pompeii, excavated 1903. 600 grams total, 73-89 mm (2 7/8 - 3 1/2 in.). Acquired in the 19th century.Jeger collection, Switzerland.Property of an English gentleman. [5, No Reserve]