Roman Terracotta Plaque with Helmetted Figure. 1st century A.D. Showing an advancing warrior wearing a helmet and holding a sword in his left hand; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 176 grams total, 11.4 cm including stand (4 1/2 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Private collection, Switzerland. Acquired by Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, from the above in 2002. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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