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Terracotta lamp in the form of a gladiator's helmet

Terracotta lamp in the form of a gladiator's helmet. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: Overall: 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 3 3/8 in. (9 x 9.1 x 8.5 cm). Date: 1st half of 2nd century A.D.. In addition to a central crest, gladiators' helmets often had feathers attached above the ears. The holes for such ornaments are faithfully reproduced on this helmet-shaped lamp.
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Title:
Terracotta lamp in the form of a gladiator's helmet
Caption:
Terracotta lamp in the form of a gladiator's helmet. Culture: Roman. Dimensions: Overall: 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 3 3/8 in. (9 x 9.1 x 8.5 cm). Date: 1st half of 2nd century A.D.. In addition to a central crest, gladiators' helmets often had feathers attached above the ears. The holes for such ornaments are faithfully reproduced on this helmet-shaped lamp.
Technique/material:
Terracotta; mold-made
Period:
Mid Imperial
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Location:
ROMAN EMPIRE
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Releases:
Model: No - Property: No
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Image size:
4200 x 3197 px | 38.4 MB
Print size:
35.6 x 27.1 cm | 14.0 x 10.7 in (300 dpi)
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