Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Roman brick tomb in Serbia, built in the 2nd-3rd century CE. The object was discovered in a necropolis at an excavation site in Gomolava (Hrtkovci village) in northern Serbia. This place is one of the “richest” in terms of archaeological finds in Serbia.

Roman mosaic showing a human skeleton carrying jugs. The object was found in Pompeii and dated to the 2nd century BCE.

Remains of a colossal Roman statue depicting Emperor Domitian (reigned from 81-96 CE). It is located in the Ephesus Museum in Selçuk, Turkey.

The portrait of the Roman Emperor Tiberius (ruled 14-37 CE) is considered part of the cult vessel. It is located in the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge (England).

Roman glass fish over 1,800 years old. The object is 49 mm long.

Roman tombstone from the time of the reign of Octavian Augustus (27 BCE – 14 CE). The sculpture shows an eagle and weapons. In the past, the monument may have contained an urn with the ashes of Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus.

Roman mosaic showing the preparations for the feast performed by slaves. The object is dated to the end of the 2nd century CE. It is currently located in the Louvre.

An interesting find from the Roman fort of Arbeia in South Shields (North East of England). The subject shows the head of an animal, possibly either a fox or a bear. It was probably an amulet made of a jet (a type of brown coal).

Very interesting image of emperor Elagabalus (204-222 CE), based on the famous bust from the Capitoline Museum in Rome.

Roman bronze foot lamp. Object dated to the late 1st century CE.