Inv. n°: MMoCA371

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp showing a Gladiator Helmet

The helmet, crested and visored with two small eyeholes, is the type worn by either a ‘Secutor’ or ‘Provocator’ gladiator. The potter's mark "MS" inscribed on the reverse.

h. 2 x w. 10 cm

c. 1st-2nd century AD

Terracotta

Provenance

  • Ex Axel Guttmann collection, Berlin
  • Christie's London - The Axel Guttman Collection Sale, 6th November 2002, lot 110
  • George Blumenthal collection, acquired at the above sale, New York, 2002-2005
  • Acquired by Hixenbaugh Ancient Art LTD from the above, New York, 2005
  • Acquired at Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Ltd, New York, July 2009, 3117

Publications

  • Christie's, Axel Guttmann Sale, London, 6th November 2002, lot 110
  • Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Ltd, New York, July 2009, no. 3116
  • M. Eiland, "Materials and Manufacture" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 168, fig. 20

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

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