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Shaped like a gladiator: Rare 2,000-year-old Roman knife handle discovered in England
The intricately carved copper alloy handle depicts a muscular secutor gladiator, known for close-quarters combat, and sheds light on the widespread popularity of gladiators even in remote regions ...
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2,000-Year-Old Roman Knife Handle Depicting A Gladiator Unearthed In Perfect Condition Near Hadrian’s Wall
“To find such a well-preserved and interesting piece is remarkable.” This figure represents a secutor gladiator, a type of Roman fighter that was heavily armored, specialized in close-quarters ...
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Roman Gladiator clasp knife
It depicts a 'secutor' gladiator and is made of copper alloy with an iron blade, inlaid with copper and silver. The knife would have been used for sharpening quill pens and embodies the opulence ...