Romeinse olielamp gladiatorhelm Murmillo/Secutor Helm accessoires en onderdelen de tijd van de Gouden

de tijd van de Gouden eeuw en de Renaissance

Kingdom of Heaven

The wings or projections on the sides are designed to prevent the spear from penetrating too deeply on an attack (which would make it more difficult to pull the spear out) and to deflect enemy blows during combat

The dress is azure and the fabric at the collar

dating from the first century BCE

Romeinse olielamp gladiatorhelm Murmillo/Secutor Helm accessoires en onderdelen de tijd van de GoudenThis figurative replica of a Roman oil lamp takes the shape of a closed gladiator helmet with a lowered visor, of the type that would fit a Murmillo, Secutor or Provocator. The edge shows a grape and olive branch relief; the bottom bears the relief signature 'FORTIS' (mutina Modena workshop, northern Italy), dated 2nd century AD.