Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Roman gold ring, showing the serpent and “knot of Hercules”. The object dates to the 1st century CE.

Roman oil lamp with two holes for pouring liquids (so-called bilychnis). The image of Jupiter and the eagle is visible on the object. The object was found in Domus Romana in Malta.

Roman belt from coins. Made of gold, enamel, sapphire, pomegranate and glass. Dated 370-400 CE.

The helmet of murmillo was heavy (it weighed about 3.5 kg), but it protected the gladiator very well. Above the helmet’s brim is the image of Hercules – a symbol of courage. In ancient times, the helmet was gold-plated and decorated with feathers.

Fragment of the Roman column from Brigetio (now Komarom, northern Hungary). This ancient city, like many others, was born on the place of a Roman camp in which the Roman legion stationed.

Chariot race on a Roman mosaic discovered in Spain. Spina looks very interesting – foundation in the middle of the arena. Various ornaments hung on the spina, such as statues, obelisks, shrines and two porticos. The mosaic also shows that the spina was filled with water.

The marble Roman base of the fountain decorated with shells and heads of dogs. These types of buildings adorned Roman villas. Dated to 1st-2nd century CE; now they are in the British Museum.

Roman sculpture depicting a figure in toga. The object is dated to the 1st century CE and was found in Domus Romana in Malta.

Roman helmet worn by a horseman, dated 150-200 CE. Object found in Nijmegen, Netherlands.

A marble statue depicting emperor Septimius Severus in military clothing found in Alexandria (Egypt). The object is located in the British Museum; dated to 2nd – 3rd century CE.