PANEL OF ROMAN SPECTACLE
MediumIvory and Wood
DimensionsOverall: 57.8 x 44.8 x 10.8 cm (22 3/4 x 17 5/8 x 4 1/4")
Credit LineJ. Herbert Millburn
Object number870005100
DescriptionIvory panel depicting Roman spectacle in a coliseum.Spectacle in the coliseum with a wounded gladiator down, his sword on the ground, and the wild beast he was fighting towering over him. There are gladiators mounted on horses, a Roman soldier ready to kill the wounded gladiator if so advised, Roman with spear (missing) and a mahout on his elephant. The audience shows thumbs down to indicate to the Emperor their displeasure with the effort of the gladiator, thus passing a death sentence upon him. Special wood frame supports the ivory.
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