Realistic Roman bust of mature man
Realistic Roman bust of a mature man, dated 1st century CE. Object carved in marble; is in the collection of The Getty Museum (USA).
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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.
Roman piggy bank in shape of homeless girl
Roman piggy bank, made of bronze, in the shape of a homeless girl reaching for coins. Dated 25-50 CE.
Coin of Gaius Mamilius Limetano
Roman coin minted to honour the Mamilius gens, by Gaius Mamilius Limetano. The object is dated to the beginning of the 1st century BCE. The reverse of the coin shows the image of Odysseus, whom the family members considered their former ancestor.
Fantastically preserved item of Roman legionary
A fantastically preserved item of clothing of a Roman legionary. This item was attached to a black glass necklace. The object is dated to the 1st century CE.
Roman gate near Fort Housesteads
Remains of the Roman Gate near Fort Housesteads (North of England), near Hadrian’s Wall. This is called Milecastle 37.
Roman bust of Marcus Agrippa
Roman bust of Marcus Agrippa. The object was found in Capri, Italy. Dated between 40-20 BCE.
Richly decorated Roman cup
Richly decorated Roman cup made of silver. The object was found in what is now the Netherlands and dates back to the 1st century BCE.
Head of Roman woman from times of Antonine dynasty
Marble head of a Roman woman from the times of Antonine dynasty (96-192 CE), with a feminine hairstyle typical of that period (hair gathered and arranged in a decorative manner on the back) It is in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
