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Bottom of a drinking vessel; glass; with parts of the thin transparent sides still remaining; on the circular bottom, which has a blue background, is a gladiator holding a sword and trident; his loin-cloth is of silver foil with indented edges, and his belt is outlined and ornamented in red; one arm is tightly bound with leather thongs, and his body is partially covered with armour; behind is a windbag for practising boxing, and on it are two crossed swords; round the field is an inscription.
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