The gladiator, clutching a short sword in his r. hand, strides toward the r. He is enclosed by a rectangular cutting. Below his feet was an inscription, giving the man’s name; all that remains is ΚΟΣ. The gladiator wears a heavy helmet with squared top and encircling protective visor, thick arm and body padding, greaves, and boots. His shield, held in front of his body by the (hidden) left hand, is a curved rectangular type covering him to the knees; a small elongated knob decorates the front center.

The relief is simple and bold, showing broad surfaces without detail. The style is somewhat stiff and flat, but not ineffective. A 3rd C. date seems likely.

White marble.

Surface heavily incrusted by brown calcium carbonate coating. L. side missing, cutting off border; also the man’s r. elbow and lower r. leg, and most of the inscription below.