Late Roman Terracotta Bread Stamp with Lion. 4th-6th century A.D. Discoid in plan with integral stub handle, central figure of a stylised leaping lion with its head turned, wreath surrounding. 393 grams, 11.2 cm wide (4 3/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. 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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