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Nennig Mosaic: Lion vs. Wild Ass

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The Nennig Mosaic (from Nennig in Germany, near to the Moselle River and the important Roman city of Augusta Treverorum - Trier) is one of the most famous showing gladiatorial combat and venationes (animal hunts). It was part of a rich villa, and dates to the 2nd or 3rd century,and measures overall 160m².

On this pannel, the end of a combat between a lion and what remains of a wild ass. Not that that ever was a fair match. The lion seems to be nice enough with his handler, though, but somewhat sick. Maybe the donkey was off.  

More pannels can be seen here:
Nennig Mosaic: Man vs. Leopard by SyltorianNennig Mosaic: Tiger vs. Wild Ass by SyltorianNennig Mosaic: Man vs. Man by Syltorian
Image size
3264x2448px 3.3 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon PowerShot A720 IS
Shutter Speed
1/50 second
Aperture
F/2.8
Focal Length
7 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Sep 5, 2009, 6:23:54 PM
Sensor Size
5mm
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jennystokes's avatar
Magnificent art.