Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
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Preserved sculpture of Germanicus
Preserved sculpture of Germanicus, which dates back to 15 BCE – 19 CE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark). He was one of the most famous Roman leaders. He became famous for his successful campaigns ... Read more
Realistic sculpture of Roman
Realistic sculpture of Roman. The object dates back to the 1st century BCE. The artifact is located in Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark).
Preserved Roman and Greek sculptures on display at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Preserved Roman and Greek sculptures on display at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen (Denmark). The Glyptotek Museum, also known as Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, is one of the most important art museums in Denmark. It was founded by Carl Jacobsen, ... Read more
Preserved Roman brick that shows man’s handprint
Preserved Roman brick that shows the handprint of a man who probably placed his hand on the material while it was drying after kneading. The object is about 2,000 years old and was found in Algeria, in the city of ... Read more
Interesting and unusual sculpture – Bacchus and Cupid
Here is a sculpture from the 2nd century CE, probably a Roman copy of an older Greek work. Its detailed origin is unknown. At first, the entire group may evoke mixed feelings and unhealthy associations. Indeed – from our perspective, ... Read more
Young man from reign of Emperor Nero
Young man from the reign of Emperor Nero (54-68 CE). The Roman sculpture is in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Roman matron
Roman matron depicted in a sculpture. Object made of marble; dating back to the 1st century BCE.
Roman sculpture of young boy
Roman sculpture of a young boy. Object dated to 30-50 CE; discovered in a tomb in Rome. Portraits of children were not common until the reign of Emperor Augustus (27 BCE – 14 CE).
Sculpture of goddess with crown
Sculpture of a goddess with a crown. The head has been preserved and was placed on a powerful statue of a goddess, who was probably the personification of the city in Latium. The proof of this is a crown in ... Read more
Sculpture of Roman Emperor Macrinus
Sculpture of the Roman Emperor Macrinus (reigned 217-218 CE). Macrinus was the prefect of the praetorians and he was supposed to kill Emperor Caracalla in 217 CE. Raised to the Roman throne by the troops subordinated to him, he reigned ... Read more
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