Roman cameo with gilded sides and agate face
Roman cameo with gilded sides and an agate face. The object dates to the 2nd – 3rd century CE.
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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.
Stone monuments of Roman brothers
Unique stone monuments commemorating Roman soldiers: Quintus and Lucius Sertorius. The objects were built at the end of the 1st century CE. The artefacts are located in the Museum Lapidario Maffeiano in Verona.
Roman oil lamp shaped in form of griffin
Made of bronze, Roman lamp (lucerna) in the shape of a griffin. The object is dated to the 4th century CE and was found in Serbia. On the head of the mythical creature is a dove standing on the cross, and on the side of the lamp is the monogram of Christ – “Chi Rho”. The facility is located in the Serbian National Museum in Belgrade.
Marble head sculpture of Praetorian
Marble head sculpture of a Praetorian. A scorpion is visible on the cheek, probably the emblem of the Praetorian Guard in 1st – 2nd century CE. The object is in the Antikensammlung collection in Berlin.
Roman beautifully decorated stove
Roman stand in which glowing coals were placed, which warmed the room in winter. An extremely interesting decorative element of the artefact is the carved figures which, with their hands outstretched, suggest that you should stay away from the stove. It is located in the Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Beautiful Roman necklace
Roman necklace with a large disk and snake head clasp. The object is dated on 3rd century CE.
Roman denarius with heroic scene
The reverse of a silver Roman denarius minted in 103 BCE. The coin depicts a battle scene between a Roman soldier (right), protecting his companion, from an attack by a barbarian warrior from the Ligurian tribe.
Antique dishes discovered in Malta
Different types of antique vessels discovered in Malta from the first century BCE – 3rd century CE. The exhibition is located in Domus Romana in Malta.
Antique metal hammer
An antique metal hammer discovered in Malta. The exhibition did not provide dating and the specific place of discovery. The find is on display at Domus Romana in Malta.
