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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.
Inscription about catching 50 bears
On the found Roman board, we can read the following content:
Tondo with family of Septimius
The only preserved image immortalizing the imperial family, found in Egypt. The panel presents Septimius Severus with Julia Domna and her sons: Caracalla and Geta.
Golden Egyptian-Roman armband
Golden Egyptian-Roman snake-shaped armband. Dated to 1st century CE.
Cista Ficoroni – Roman container for toiletries
Cista Ficoroni is a Roman bronze container for toiletries. It is dated to the 4th century BCE.
Warren Cup
The Warren Cup is a unique, silver, Roman cup from the beginning of the 1st century CE, which depicts two homoerotic scenes. Its name comes from the name of the first contemporary owner, art collector Edward Perry Warren.
Roman surgical scissors
Roman surgical scissors used within 2nd century BCE to 5th century CE.
