The discovery at Hadrian's Wall shows the extent of the celebrity status of gladiators, experts say.
The handle was discovered in the River TyneThe 2,000-year-old item was found in the River Tyne at Corbridge on Hadrian's Wall.
The discovery is said add weight to how far-reaching the celebrity status of gladiators was across the Roman Empire. English Heritage believes the figurine could be a specific gladiator as he is left-handed which was considered unlucky at the time.Dr Frances McIntosh said the discovery shows the extent of gladiators' celebrity status
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