Object Description
A fragment of an Ancient Roman North African red slipware plaque depicting a human, lion and a tree. The relief, executed in the typical classical style, shows the side profile of an advancing Greek soldier. He is portrayed naked with only a robe draped across his shoulders and a helmet on his head. In his left hand he holds a large shield with three incised circular patterns while his right holds a sword. In front of the soldier is a fallen lion. A tree, with large leaves and bearing fruit, is depicted above the scene. The entire imagery is framed by a rectangular border. The reverse of the piece is unadorned and features the segment of a raised rectangular margin.
Date: Circa 3rd-4th Century AD