Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

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.

Roman helmet worn by elite units (equites Romani)  during equestrian events. Dated to I-II century CE.

Roman agate bowl, Egypt, c. I-II century CE.

Amber amulet in shape of gladiator helmet. Dated back to 1st – 2nd century CE. Found in London.

Preserved bust (probably) of Plautilla – wife of Emperor Caracalla. The sculpture shows a woman at a young age. Dated to the early 3rd century CE.