Roman Gladiatorial Prize Jug

Size

19cm(H) x 11cm(W) / 7"(H) x 4"(W)

Item Type

Ceramic

Region

Europe

Main Colour

Red

Condition

Excellent

A lovely example

Full Description

Roman, 2nd century A.D., North African Redawre wine flagon, rounded body, tapering cylindrical spout and single decorated handle, the body of the Jug with applied decoration of a gladiator with spear and shield with wreath above, and an Imperial Eagle with wreath above, each panel with palms at sides.

This is a spectacular example of a fine wine jug, it is believed that vessels of this type were given to winning gladiators.

Provenance: Exhibited at "heads and Tales" Exhibition, 2002. Fortnum and Mason, London W.1 and Ex. Private Collection of a Gentleman, London