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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
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.
Roman cavalry parade face mask
Roman cavalry parade face mask from a helmet. Dated back to II century CE.
Roman bust hammered in gold of Licinius
Roman bust hammered in gold leaf, showing emperor Licinius. Object dated back to III-IV century CE.
Roman bronze whistle
Roman bronze whistle. Dated back to I-III century CE.
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.
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.
