Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

A colored bust showing Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Dated to the 2nd century CE.

A bronze ornament depicting Leda with a swan. The object is dated to the 3rd-4th century CE and was found in Ostia.

A 2000-year-old Roman fibula – a decorative clip used to fasten garments. Many examples from the world of the Romans have survived to our times.

A two-layer Roman cameo made of onyx, dated around the 2nd century CE. The object shows the mythological Medusa.

Carved into a stone wall Mithra killing a bull; object dated to the 2nd century CE. Mithreum (temple dedicated to the cult of Mithra) is located in the ancient city of Dura Europos on the Euphrates, in present-day Syria, which was at that time on the border between the Roman Empire and the Parthian state.

A ceramic bust from a girl’s grave. The object is dated from the 1st-2nd century CE. The artifact was found in Córdoba, Spain, and is now in the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid.

Alexander the Great on a Roman medallion from the 3rd century CE. The object was found in Abu Qir, northern Egypt. Alexander was shown wearing a decorated Attic helmet with his head raised, suggesting his divinity.

A perfectly preserved Roman dog-shaped handle. Dated to the 2nd century CE. Length about 7 cm.

A powerful lion on a Roman mosaic. The object was found in Salakta, Tunisia. Dated to the 3rd century CE; currently on display at the Salakta Archaeological Museum.

Roman mosaic showing the tigress and cubs. The object is dated to the 4th century CE and was probably found in Italy. Currently, the object is in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art in the USA.