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This reconstructed piece of wall includes fragments of the original Roman fresco from Camulodunum (Roman Colchester) depicting gladiators. The figure on the right is a defeated murmillo gladiator. He has dropped his shield and has raised his finger to plea for mercy. It is the only known fresco from Britain depicting an arena scene.
Colchester Castle Museum, UK.
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