Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

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.

A preserved head from a Roman statue depicting the Roman Emperor Alexander Severus. Object dated to 222-235 CE; made of bronze. The artefact is in the Archaeological Museum in Dion (Greece).

Roman two-handed liquid bottle. The object comes from Palestine and dates back to the 4th century CE.

Beautiful Roman mosaics showing the horsemen of each team: Green (prasina), Blue (venata), White (albata), and Red (russata). The objects are dated to the 3rd century CE and are located in the archaeological museum next to Roma Termini main station. Originally, mosaics adorned the cubiculum floor of Villa dei Severi.

A pair of Roman gold pendants showing comic masks. Objects dated to the 1st century BCE.