Fragment of relief sculpture with scenes of gladiators fighting - ROM2006_7218_1

ROM2006_7218_1

Fragment of relief sculpture with scenes of gladiators fighting

Medium:Carved marble
Geography: Said to have come from Asia Minor
Date: 100-300 AD
Period: Roman Imperial period
Dimensions:
Larger Fragment: H. 69.6 cm; W. 46.1 cm; max. 16.4 cm.
Smaller Fragment: H 69.4 cm; W 33.6 cm; max. 11.5 cm.
Object number: 980.278.B
On view
Gallery Location:Eaton Gallery of Rome: games and entertainment
Description

Scenes of Gladiatorial Combat

The paired gladiators are in full fighting gear: a helmet, short leather tunic, a special protector for the left shin, and a large curved shield. Each gladiator holds a short stabbing sword or a trident at the ready. At the bottom of each fragment, a disarmed man has been knocked down and is about to be killed. These two fragments are from the same original piece.

Cataloguer: Neda Leipen (ROM staff: 1955-1986)
Collection:
Roman World
Department: World Cultures: Greek and Roman
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