Satyr annoying panther
A marble sculpture depicting a Satyre annoying the panther. Object dated to the 1st century CE.
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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.
Roman dices for game
Roman dices found in a Roman camp near Thrace, in Macedonia. Those probably belonged to one of the legionaries stationed there. Dated back to 3rd century CE.
Roman dagger from Rossington Bridge
Roman dagger. A Roman soldier lost the dagger in the waters and marshland near Rossington Bridge Roman fort. The iron dagger had a bone handle which consisted of several parts, each separated by the iron washers on the existing tang which can still be seen.
Roman head of bearded man
Roman marble head of a bearded man. Dated back to 2nd-3rd century CE.
Roman lamp representing grotesque mask
Roman ceramic lamp representing a grotesque mask. Dated back to I-II century CE.
Remains of Roman scaled armor
Roman infantry scale and plate armour found around Hadrian’s Wall. Currently located in Tullie Museum and Art Gallery in Carlisle (northern England).
Muse with kithara
Roman marble sculpture showing muse holding a kithara. Object dated back to II century CE.
Roman marble sculptures of men
Roman marble group of two young boys. Dated bac to I-II century CE.
