100-200 AD. Roman. A moulded lead scene showing two gladiators in combat; on the left is a Thrax-class gladiator a small, curved shield and short sword, and on the right is a Murmillo, armed with a long rectangular shield, a large shield and wearing shoulder armour and a crested helmet. They stand atop a rectangular base supported by four circular feet. Pieces like this were bought and sold as souvenirs by fans in the ancient Roman world, just like today. Good condition.Size: L:60mm / W:50mm ; 39g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.