Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

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Artifacts is a collection of curiosities dedicated to objects left behind by the ancient Romans. This category features lesser-known facts and interesting information about archaeological finds, such as tools, weapons, coins, inscriptions, and everyday objects, which provide a deeper understanding of life in the Roman Empire.

Roman mosaic depicts man lying in bed and his partner standing

Roman mosaic depicts a man lying in bed and his partner standing. The object is dated to 1st BCE – 1st century CE. Interestingly, the mosaic was stolen during World War II by a Wehrmacht…Więcej

Fibula in form of swastika

Roman fibula (cloth clasp) in the form of a swastika. This item is in the collection of the Archaeological Museum in Gunzenhausen, Germany.Więcej

Roman spoon and fork

The presented object – a Roman spoon and fork – dating from around the 3rd century CE and made of silver. It measures 16.2 cm in length and is currently in the collection of the…Więcej

Roman folding knife with bone handle

Roman folding knife with a bone handle and a bronze or iron blade. This item is on display at the Museum of Art and History in Geneva, Switzerland.Więcej

Pair of Roman earrings made of gold and semi-precious stones

Pair of Roman earrings made of gold and semi-precious stones from the 3rd/4th century CE. The objects are located in the Archaeological Museum of the University of Münster (Germany).Więcej

Ancient Roman bronze stylus

This ancient Roman bronze stylus, discovered in Tiel (central Netherlands), is a small, elongated writing instrument used during the Roman Empire. Made of bronze, it has a slender shape – one end is pointed, while…Więcej

Gold necklace with goddess medallion

Gold necklace with a medallion depicting a goddess is an example of jewelry from the period when Egypt was under Roman rule (30 BCE – 300 CE). This unique piece combines jewelry craftsmanship, religious symbolism,…Więcej

Marcus Aurelius on horseback

The monumental figure of Marcus Aurelius, depicted on horseback, evokes the ideal of the philosopher-ruler: composure, dignity, and inner strength. The piece is located at the Museo Frédéric Marès in Barcelona.Więcej

Bronze fork from Roman times

The collections of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna include an inconspicuous, yet extremely telling monument of Roman culture – a bronze fork, dated to the 2nd/3rd century CE. This artifact comes from the Roman camp…Więcej

Roman bronze bell

Roman bronze bell (tintinnabulum) found in a tomb was associated with funeral rites. This artifact is in the collection of the Civic Museum of Crema (northern Italy).Więcej

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