Ancient Roman trepan
Ancient Roman trepan – used in Roman medicine to drill a circular hole in bone or other tissue by pressing and twisting. The object is made of bronze.
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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
The world of ancient Romans abounded in a number of amazing curiosities and information. The source of knowledge about the life of the Romans are mainly works left to us by ancient writers or discoveries. The Romans left behind a lot of strange information and facts that are sometimes hard to believe.
Graphics showing fragment of Trajan’s Column
Graphics showing a fragment of Trajan’s Column – the Emperor’s Monument. The artwork is by Fernando G. Baptista.
Roman decorated spoon with dolphin-shaped ornament
Roman decorated spoon with a dolphin-shaped ornament. The object is made of rock crystal and bone. Dated to the 1st century CE.
Roman statue depicting acrobat
Roman statue depicting an acrobat. The object is made of bronze and dates back to the 2nd century CE.
Roman statue depicting sheep
Roman statue made of bronze shows a sheep. Object dated to the 2nd-3rd century CE.
Roman statue depicting naked Apollo
Roman statue – made of bronze – showing the naked Apollo. The object is dated to the 2nd-3rd century CE.
Roman phalerae made of bronze
Made of bronze Roman phalerae (only in the plural in Latin. The object dates back to the 2nd century CE.
