Oil Lamp

An unusual scene as the murmillo (Fishman) on the left looks away as if asking permission to kill the Thraex (Thracian) on the right, although the Thraex is not on his knees in defeat.

"To the Roar of the Crowd' exhibition at Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend, UK. Depictions of gladiator fights and chariot racing in ancient Rome.