Terracotta medallion, late 2nd–early 3rd century

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Terracotta medallion, Mid-Imperial, late 2nd–early 3rd century , Roman, Terracotta; Rhône valley ware, width 3 5/8in. (), Vases, The appliqué depicts a charioteer in his quadriga, holding the victor’s crown and palm branch. In Rome chariot racing was organized into teams, each identified by a color—red, white, blue, or green. The Latin inscription to the left on the medallion indicates that the victor belonged to the Greens

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Size: 4240px × 4240px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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