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.