Based on the intact vessel found at Sopron, Hungary, as well as on fragments from Switzerland and Germany, this ovoid circus beaker is unique in displaying its maker's name on its shoulder: M(ARCVS) LICINEVS DICEVS.
Beneath a hunt scene depicting wild animals pursued through a wood by dogs, two named pairs of gladiators (all of whom are known to be contemporary with Nero), are depicted in combat.
PETRAITES has disarmed PRUDES, who submits by raising his left hand, and ORIES appears to have slain CALAMUS who lies beneath his shield.