Object Description
A finely detailed bronze cast figurine of a retiarius, an ancient Roman net-fighter gladiator. The gladiator is shown bare-headed and advancing left. He wears low boots, a large galerus flange neck-protector on his left shoulder and loincloth, which is held in place by a wide belt. His left hand is pierced through, and presumably would have held a weapon at one time. His features have been rendered naturalistically. He is able to stand unsupported, making him a lovely decorative item.
Date: Circa 1st Century AD