A ROMAN LEAD FIGURE OF A GLADIATOR Circa 2nd-3rd century AD. Thracian (Thraex) shown in combat, wearing a plumed helmet and holding a rectangular shield and short sword with curved blade (sica). Broken at legs and arm reattached. An interesting gladiatorial piece. Rare! H 37 mm

Ex private collection, acquired on the German art market before 2000.