Gladiator Relief

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Dublin Core

Title

Gladiator Relief

Subject

1st century CE relief depicting gladiators

Description

This fragmented relief depicts gladiators prepared for combat. In Rome, gladiators used specific armor and weapons depending on their training. In this relief the figure on the left is a murmillo distinguished by his helmet. He likely has fallen to the ground in combat; however, the depiction of his opponent is lost. The figures on the right are hoplomachii distinguished by their small shields.

Creator

Carole Raddato

Date

Photograph taken on 11/7/2010

Contributor

Description Provided By Jacqueline Giz

Type

Photograph

Coverage

Emerita Augusta (Mérida Spain)