Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
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Skeleton with ring
Roman remains with ring still on the finger. The deceased person was one of the many victims who died as a result of the Vesuvius eruption in 79 CE. The find was discovered in Herculaneum.
Mouth of truth – Roman medallion
The “Mouth of Truth” is a Roman marble medallion showing the image of a Roman bearded deity with an open mouth. The object has a diameter of about 1.75 meters and weighs 1.3 t. The object is believed to have ... Read more
Roman bronze crouching winged griffin
Roman bronze crouching winged griffin. Dated back to 2nd-3rd Century CE.
Roman doll made of ivory
Found in 1964, a Roman doll made of ivory with a gold necklace. The doll was discovered next to the body of mummified girl’s body. It is dated to II century CE. She was buried in Cossinii tomb in Tivoli. ... Read more
Duck on Roman fresco after reconstrucion
Before and after of a digital reconstruction to a Roman fresco of a duck from the Villa di Arianna, Stabiae.
Roman bronze handle in the form of lion’s head
Roman bronze handle, dated back to II-III century CE. In the form of the face of a lion cast in high relief, holding a ring in the gaping jaws, with protruding tongue, incised whiskers and fur, and radiating mane.
Roman fresco showing a goat and a basket of fruit
Roman fresco showing a goat and a basket of fruit. Object from Pompeii; dated back to I century BCE.
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