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 R.S. Bagnall R. Casagrande-Kim A. Ersoy C. Tanriver B. Yolaçan Graffiti from the Basilica in the Agora of Smyrna First published by the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World and the New York University Press, 2016. New York 2016 EDR SMYDP0961 AGP AGP-SMYDP0961 Graffito/incised Dimensions: 14 8 ((:gladiator cum scuto ad sin., hoplomachus)) gladiator with shield facing left, hoplomachus Smyrna 0180-0300 C.E. Basilica of the Agora of Smyrna, Izmir, Turkey

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Graffito of a gladiator, located on the eastern face of Pier A96. The left end of the graffito is damaged by the detachment of the plaster. The gladiator is shown from the back, in three quarter, advancing toward the left. He carries on his back a very small circular shield decorated with a circular rim. He wears quilted leg wrappings (clearly visible on the left leg) and a high greave on the right leg. The helmet has a tall crescent crest and a large brim that descends to protect the back of the neck. From these elements it is possible to recognize in the gladiator a hoplomachus.

Bagnall, R. S. et al., Graffiti from the Basilica in the Agora of Smyrna (2016): 419.

Drawing of a gladiator