4th century AD.A section of rim of a shallow rectangular dish depicting two male figures; the left naked and fleeing to right and looking back over his shoulder, holding shield and spear with cloak draped over arm; the second facing him and beckoning with his right arm pointing behind, with a small tree to the right. 150 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Property of a Mayfair lady; formerly in an important London collection formed since 1965. Fine condition.