4th century AD. A group of four plate fragments variously depicting a chi-rho with impressed floral and circular ornaments (two pieces from same plate); the centre of a plate with two chi-rho symbols and a circular impressed ornament and a central cross with border of standing animals. 275 grams total, 74-125mm (3 - 5"). Property of a Mayfair lady; formerly in an important London collection formed since 1965. [4, No Reserve]