Villa Romana del Casale; one of the best preserved Roman villas. "The Room of the Bikini Girls". The mosaic shows young girls wearing "subligar" (exercise shorts) and "strophion" (breast band) while playing and exercising. The victor wears a rose wreath and holds a palm; while another competitor carries a spoked-wheel which was rolled along the ground with a stick. The arbiter presents the victor's reward. Country of Origin: Italy. Culture: Roman. Date/Period: 1st quarter of 4th C AD. Place of Origin: Piazza Armerina; Sicily. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ N. J Saunders