Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Brazier shaped like an altar. Bronze, from Pompeii.

Lararium – small niche for Lares, the household gods. Located in Pompeii, dated back to I century CE.

An unusual bust of Ptolemy Apion. The object was found in the Papyrus Villa in Herculaneum. It is currently in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Roman fresco showing an offering a bull for sacrifice. Object found in Pompeii. Dated back to I century CE. Currently located in Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples.

Festoon with masks, leaves and fruit. Found in Casa del Fauno, Pompeii VI 12, 2. Currently located in Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples.

Aquatic animals. Part of a mosaic from Pompeii.

Roman fresco showing dancers. Found in Pompeii, Villa of Cicerone. Currently located in Naples Museum.

Remains of a hand-cart in a ruined Pompeii house. Dated back to I century CE.

Roman bowl with remains of red pigment, found in Pompeii. Dated back to I century CE.

Roman fresco showing scene of tragedy. Found in Pompeii, Casa dei Dioscuri or the home of the divine twins, Castor and Pollux (VI 9, 6–7). Located in Naples Museum.