Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Roman ophthalmic stamp, found at the bottom of the Moselle River (Western Germany). Dated to IV BCE – IV CE.

Roman terracotta theatre mask depicting tragic character. Dated back to around I century CE.

Roman bronze bull dated back to circa 1st century CE.

Marble bust of an elegant Roman woman from the middle of the second century CE.

Roman ring with the image of Victoria and the trophy. The object is made of jasper and gold. Dated to the 1st century BCE.

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.