Inscriptions of Aphrodisias 2027

14.10. Gladiator memorial for Kalandion

Description: White marble panel-stele, broken below (w: 0.575 × h: 0.705 × d: 0.17). The relief is of a gladiator (a retiarius) with very light armour, and bare legs, carrying a short sword in his right hand and advancing right; behind him lies a long implement, perhaps a trident. For a full description see Kontokosta (2008).

Text: Inscribed on upper moulding.

Letters: Standard forms, 0.03-0.035

Date: Second to third centuries CE (lettering)

Findspot: Near Karaçasu

Original location: Unknown

Last recorded location: Museum (Inv. no. 3823)

Interpretive

Καλανδίων πάλου Ϛ

Diplomatic

ΚΑΛΑΝΔΙΩΝΠΑΛΟΥϚ

Translation

Kalandio of brigade 6.

Bibliography

Transcription: New York University expedition in 1983

Publication: Roueché, PPA 23 ; IAph2007 14.10; Kontokosta, 2008 25, whence listed SEG 58.1183.

Images

Fig. 1. Face (M. Roueché, 1983)

Fig. 2. Face (M. Roueché, 1983)