Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Amazing Roman armor, made of crocodile leather. The object is dated to the 3rd century CE.

The photo shows a Roman weight, which was used to weight fishing nets. The object is dated to the 1st century CE.

Mosaic depicting Bacchus; dated to the 3rd century CE. Object was found around via Flaminia in Rome. Currently in the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme museum.

In the picture the only preserved scutum – a Roman shield, used by Roman legionaries. It was found flattened, in thirteen pieces, without umbo. The paintings on the shield show: an eagle with a laurel wreath, winged Victoria and a lion.

Mask of elite Roman cavalry (equites Romani), used during parades. The object found in the Netherlands, dates from the 1st century CE.

Vestibule of House of the Ephebe in Pompeii (Casa dell’Efebo). On photo we can see a plaster cast of a fragment of the entrance door to the house, supported by a wooden pole blocking the wings. Of course, the pole did not survive, but its plaster cast was made.

A beautiful Pompeian fresco depicting the Greek hero – Perseus, releasing Andromeda. According to mythology, Perseus returns from the expedition against the monster Gorgon – Medusa (as you can see on the fresco – a successful expedition. Perseus holds Medusa’s severed head in his hand), he met Andromeda chained to the rock.

Head of Jupiter from the porticoes attic in the Forum of Augustus. Dated back to 2 BCE.

Statue of a Roman general in the Palazzo Massimo Alle Terme museum in Rome. The sculpture is dated to the late period of the Republic. It shows an older man with a young, naked body. The man is shown in a heroic pose – this is a style characteristic of Hellenic culture. The object was found in the remains of the Temple of Hercules.

Marble tombstone of a shoemaker named C. Julius Helius. A pair of shoes is visible on the stele, which clearly suggests the profession of a deceased Roman.