Latest analysis of vase found in Colchester in 1848 shows the vessel was a piece of sports memorabilia from an area of combat
Latest analysis of vase found in Colchester in 1853 shows the vessel was a piece of sports memorabilia from an area of combatGladiator fights backed by roaring crowds in impressive-looking arenas have long inspired film-makers behind classics such as. Now new research reveals for the first time that such a sporting spectacle took place in Britain in the late second century AD.
That means the vase was the ultimate in sports memorabilia, perhaps commissioned by a gladiator trainer or owner, or someone else involved with such contests.the research has led to “startling new conclusions”, showing its true significance in recording a real spectacle in Colchester, known to the Romans as“It’s the only evidence of a Roman arena gladiator combat actually being staged in Britain,” he said. “There are no written descriptions.
The vase – 212mm x 158mm – reflects that gladiatorial combat was part of Roman arena spectacles, where programmes included exotic animals. Its decoration features two men baiting a bear and a dog chasing a hare and deer. The vase shows the moment after Memnon overcomes his opponent, who is holding up his forefinger in a sign of submission by gladiators.gesture by Valentinus signals the end of combat, but the decision to spare or slaughter him, and thus his fate as victim or survivor … is unreported.”
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