ANONIMO DEL IV
PANNELLO MUSIVO RAFFIGURANTE MUSICIOLUS (GIUDICE DI GARA)
MOSAICO POLICROMO, CM 44x44
24853[2]
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Stolen from Ostia archaeological site in Italy after 1987. Probably early 4th century AD:
The names of the athletes are written on either side of the head. The referee is called Musiciolus ("Harmonious"). He is bearded and around his hair is a fillet. In his left hand is some sort of sceptre. The athletes are naked. One is called Faustus ("Lucky"). A palm branch, referring to victory, is to the left of his head. The athlete next to him is called Ursus ("Bear"). The other two athletes are opposite Faustus and Ursus. Their names are Luxsurius ("Voluptuous") and Pascentius (the meaning of his name is not clear; probably it has a Christian connotation). These athletes are not known otherwise. Next to and above Musiciolus are three more frames, in a small apse (a later addition). Two depictions have been preserved, of weights used in the long jump, and of a metal vessel for oil, that was carried together with the strigiles. Palm branches are depicted in frames to the right of Ursus and Luxsurius. The mosaic was probably made in the early fourth century.
Source: https://w.ostia-antica.org/regio4/15/15-2.htm