A Roman Imperial Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould; 3rdC AD sub-Fairground-Sideshow & Circus the people sat

the people sat

the piece stands soundly

There were also instances where they were electrically operated automaton for shop display windows

Spillman and Co

with the penitent thief carrying the cross of penance

A Roman Imperial Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould; 3rdC AD sub-Fairground-Sideshow & Circus the people satOrigin: Roman Period: Roman Provenance: A collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. Date: c. 300 450 AD Diameter: 1 Weight: 4. 27g The fascinating terracotta forgers casting mould, Incuse of IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right and reverse Incuse of RESTITV[], female figure draped standing to right, presenting a wreath raised in the right hand to Probus and wearing cloak over cuirass,