A Roman terracotta disc from a North African lamp moulded with the martyrdom of St Thecla Circa 4th-6th Century A.D. 9cm diam. Footnotes: Provenance: with the Temple Gallery, London. Property from a Distinguished Family Collection, acquired from the above on 22 July 1992. Among her trials, Saint Thecla escaped martyrdom by wild animals, with the lionesses protecting her against the male beasts. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing