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A famous mosaic found in the Villa of Cicero at Pompeii is believed to be a potion-making scene from a play by a group of male actors in masks. It has been dated to ca. 2nd Century BC. For those guessing, Roman actors had to be male. It is believed to be a scene from a play, possibly by Menander, and is attributed to the artist Dioscurides of Samos. A feature that helps validate it was made by Dioscurides, or his workshop, was the mosaic being crafted with tiny tesserae pieces, showcasing a tech