Lot 515
Roman Pottery Pilgrim Flask, ca. 2nd-3rd Century AD. Terra cotta Pilgrim Flask depicting Gladiators in combat during the era of Christian persecution. Moulded on each side of the circular body a scene depicting Retiarius and Secutor Gladiators, one with the Victor's palm branch between them and a trident below, on the reverse they are transposed. Excellent condition. Measures: 21.3 cm. tall. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500
From the Axel Guttmann Collection, Cologne, Germany 1987.
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