Lot 708
Five Roman Gladiator Discus Lamps, c. 2nd-3rd Century AD. All Roman Terracotta oil lamps, each molded in high relief. Two depicting a standing Gladiator wearing a crested helmet holding sword and shield; one showing a visored helmet with crest and plume; one with combat scene of two Gladiators, one on his knees in defeat; one helmeted Gladiator bust with laurel wreath. Some traces of stamp underside. All in excellent condition.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
Axel Guttman Collection, Published: IM Junkelman, Das Spiel Mit dem Tod, Mainz, 2000 illustrated on p. 143, pl. 225.
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