Roman Redware Tile Section with Venatore Gladiator Fighting Lions

CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D.

5 1/2 in. (92 grams, 14 cm).

The corner of a rectangular tile showing a dynamic scene of an armoured gladiator charging towards a lion with a large spear, and another lion attacking him from behind. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of a late Yorkshire, UK, gentleman.

Published

Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 4th March 2026-7th June 2026; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display.

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