Roman Oil Lamp: Gladiator
An ancient Roman pottery oil lamp with relief decoration in the discus depicting an advancing Murmillo gladiator holding a dagger and rectangular shield and wearing a crested helmet and greaves. Ca. 1st - 3rd century BC. Length: 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm). Formerly in a private New York collection; previously in the collection of Dr. Sid Port, California, 1980s.
Inv#: 7625
$1,000
Guaranteed Authentic
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