A very remarkable mosaic lias been discovered at Nimes. It is over 150 square feet in size, antj represents a Roman Emperor seated on a throne, by the side of whom stands a female figure. There are also two figures of men, leading the one a lion, and the other a wild boar. A 'warrior with a Soman helmet and a number of slaves complete this highly interesting group. The work has happily escaped injury; the lines and the colors are as fresh as if they were but a day old. 31 is also , declared by competent judges to be the richest mosaic yet discovered, not a museum in Europe possessing 0110 to match it. .
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1638, 19 March 1884, Page 3
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