A Praetorian Guard's uniform from "Gladiator" (Dreamworks/Universal, 2000). This costume comprises: a three-quarter-length tunic and drawstring trousers in purple wool; a faux metal chest plate with lace fastening; a full-length purple wool cape; leather and faux metal cingulum; two greaves and two braces; a pair of knee-length tan leather boots with tie fastenings; a faux metal helmet; a prop sword with turned wooden hilt, aluminum blade, and metal and canvas scabbard; a wooden javelin; and a black canvas covered shield with faux metal mount painted with a laurel leaf motif. Together with a letter of provenance and a color reproduction of a related still. Sale History: Christie's South Kensington, December 2001