Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

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Artifacts is a collection of curiosities dedicated to objects left behind by the ancient Romans. This category features lesser-known facts and interesting information about archaeological finds, such as tools, weapons, coins, inscriptions, and everyday objects, which provide a deeper understanding of life in the Roman Empire.

Amor with fruit

Marble sculpture from fountain showing Amor with fruit. Object found in Pompeii. Dated back to I century BCE. Currently located in Naples, National Archaeological Museum.Więcej

Woman on balcony on Roman fresco

Roman fresco showing woman on balcony. Dated back to 1st century BCE – 1st century CE. Currently, located in Getty Museum, Los Angeles.Więcej

Roman fresco showing Icarus fall into sea

Roman fresco showing Icarus fall into the sea. In the background you can also see a fortified coastal city and amphitheater. The object is located in Pompeii; it is dated to the half of the…Więcej

Roman border marker of two houses

Roman border marker of two houses. Inscriptions are on two sides. Object found in Herculaneum.Więcej

Roman bell in shape of head

Roman bell in the shape of the head of the Egyptian god Bes. The deity took care of family life and home. The object was damaged – the tongue dropped out. The bell was made…Więcej

Painted Roman mask

Painted and gilded Roman mask of a young man with a wreath of myrtle. You can also see inlaid calcitic eyes; medallion on the right shoulder. The object dated back to the 2nd century CE;…Więcej

Roman figure of cow

Roman bronze figure of a cow. Object found in Pompeii and dated back to 1st century BCE.Więcej

Terracotta woman with flowers

Terracotta bust of a woman holding a flower and a pomegranate. Object found in Pompeii. Dated back to V century BCE; originating from Medma – Greek city in the southern Italy.Więcej

Roman terracotta frog

An extremely accurate Roman terracotta frog. Object found in Pompeii.Więcej

Two women on fragment of Roman fresco

Fragment of a wall fresco showing two women. Dated back to 1-75 CE.Więcej

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