Roman mosaic depicting a Gladiator fight. Detail of the lower part with the murmillones Symmanchus and Maternus are fighting in the arena cheered by the lanistae. 3rd century AD. Limestone and vitreous paste. From Rome (Italy). National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain.

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