Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Roman marble statue of Holconius Rufus, who lived at begining of I century CE. Object found in Pompeii. Currently located in National Archaeological Museum, Naples. He was major figure on political scene in Pompeii.

Roman mosaic showing mythological Theseus who kills the Minotaur monster. The object was found in Pompeii. It is currently located in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Roman bronze Triton from circa 2nd century CE. It was perhaps a fitting from a ship.

Roman mosaic showing the victorious and beaten gladiator. Object is dated back to IV century CE. Located in Galleria Borghese, Rome.

Roman statue showing Priapus – the god of fertility. The distinguishing feature of the deity is the great erect penis, which was to symbolize the economic well-being of the owners of the House of the Vettii in Pompeii.

The marble head of the emperor Constans – ruling in 337-350 CE.

Roman gold votive lantern. Object located in Pompeii.

Roman mosaic depicting Achilles confronting Agamemnon from the House of Apollo in Pompeii. Object dated back to 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Located in Museo Archaeologico Nazionale di Napoli in Naples, Italy.

Roman frieze showing gladiator fight. Object dated back to 2nd – 3rd century CE. Object from the necropolis at Kibyra (Turkey), Burdur Museum.

Roman floor mosaic showing the clash of Bacchus and Indians. The object was found in Villa Ruffinella in Tusculum. The object, dated to the 4th-5th century CE, is now located in the National Museum in Rome.