Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Roman mosaic panel representing a wounded equine. The inscription in Latin “THEBA” may suggest a connection with city Thebes, the name of a horse or a hunter. Dated back to III-IV century CE.

A gold bracelet in the shape of a snake, found in Pompeii. It was believed that wearing such an ornament would guarantee a woman’s fertility.

Originally, the Roman religion was animistic and abstract. Finally, Etruscan influences, during the kingdom, caused the Roman deities to become anthropomorphic. From the Etruscans, the custom of setting up temples was also accepted. On Capitol Hill, a shrine was erected, in which statues of the three most important Etruscan gods were found: Tinii – identified with Jupiter, Uni – with Juno and Minerva. These deities created the so-called the Capitoline Triad, replacing the Latin Triad: Jupiter, Mars and Quirin.

Roman fibula in the shape of a snail shell with a length of 3 cm. The object is made of silver and is dated to the 2nd-3rd century CE.

Roman cup with details showing centaurs. The object is made of silver and gold. Dated to the first century CE.

Figurine depicting the Roman goddess Luna on the globe. Item dated to the II-III century CE.

Statue of a naked Venus, made of bronze. Object dated to the II century CE.

Detail from Roman fresco showing young girl reading. Dated back to 1st century BCE. Object located in Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii.

Realistic Roman bronze head of a woman. Dated back to 1st century BCE.

Roman fresco showing Ajax, so-called “Little”, kidnapping Cassandra (the daughter of King of Troy, Priam), who sought shelter at the foot of the wooden statue of Athena (so-called palladium or palladium). Ajax was also supposed to allow a rape on a woman.