Clay Library Papyrus Bulla of Grazing Deer
$145.00
Originates from: Lebanon
Era: 2nd Century AD
Dimensions: 1” Ø
A stunning small piece of history, this 2nd Century, Roman era clay bulla depicting a grazing deer used to seal a papyrus scroll. Reputedly from an important Greco-Roman library in Lebanon, burned to the ground in the 3rd Century AD, leaving only these clay bulla remaining, each stamped with owner’s seal.
Provenance: ex Ancient Resource, California, ex Royal Athena Gallery, NY.