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Terracotta plaque with a chariot-racing scene. Roman, 1st or early 2nd CE. From Italy. Quadriga races were among the most popular competitions held during the ludi ('games'). The scene here shows a quadriga (four-horse chariot) thundering towards the three obelisks of the meta (turning post). The charioteer wears a cap, leggings, and a short tunic with fasciae (protective leather straps). 30.5 x 40.5 cm. Inv: GR 1805,0703.337.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART320063
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3072px × 2319px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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1st century CE
2nd century CE
Ceramic
Chariot
Chariot-race
Daily life
Entertainment
Game, Entertainment
Horse
Imperial Roman (27 BCE-396 CE)
Obelisk
Plaque
Quadriga
Race, Sports
Relief
Sports
Terracotta