2nd-4th century AD. A large irregular reconstituted mosaic panel set into a matrix within a rectangular frame; mosaic of stone tesserae mostly of 8mm-11mm size depicting a cream field with a lioness pouncing on two fleeing chamois mountain goats, with vegetation and leaves in the field. Cf. mosaic panel depicting a running goat in the museum of Sousse, Tunisia. 58 kg, 131 x 91cm (51 1/2 x 35 3/4"). Acquired by the current owner in 2000; formerly in the collection of an important French gentleman, collection formed since early 1960s. Fine condition, some restoration.