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The discus decorated with two
gladiators of the hoplomachus type.
Both wear plumed helmets, loincloths and greaves. The defeated gladiator kneels
on the right, while the victor on the left lifts up his round shield.
Single filling hole between the gladiators. The base marked off by a circular
groove. Surface covered with orange-brown glaze.
For the same motif and workshop, cf. lamp no. 108 (inv. no. 83.AQ.438.19) in:
Jean Bussière and Birgitta Lindros Wohl. Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty
Museum. Los Angeles 2017.
L. 10 cm (3.9 in), W. 7.3 cm (2.9 in)
Superb preservation of the discus. Snout reattached. Slip on the outside with
minor wear.
Ex Swiss private collection Peter-Adank (1940-1991), acquired between 1957 and
1968 during his journeys in the Middle East. Thence by descent. Collection
entries joined.
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