Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
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Roman fresco showing globe with mountain
Roman fresco depicting a globe with a mountain. The object dates to the 1st century CE and was found at the Villa Boscoreale near Pompeii. The artifact is located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (USA). The mountain ... Read more
Roman fresco from Pompeii depicting man in theatre mask and woman with wreath
Roman fresco from Pompeii depicting a man wearing a theatrical mask and a woman with a wreath playing a lyre. The object is located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Italy. Dated to the 1st century CE.
Fragment of Roman fresco depicting fight between two gladiators
Fragment of a Roman fresco depicting a fight between two gladiators. The painting was found north of the Pompeii archaeological park.
Anubis on Roman fresco
In the Roman baths of the Emperor Caracalla (reigned 211-217 CE), there is a preserved fresco depicting Anubis, which dates back to the 2nd century CE. Anubis, one of the most important gods of ancient Egypt, was the protector of ... Read more
Roman amforiskos
Roman amphorae made of banded agate, dating from around 1st BCE – 1st century CE. An amphorae was a small, amphora-shaped vessel usually used for storing expensive oils, perfumes or aromatic essences.
Woman in Roman fresco
A fresco from the Roman villa known as Casa della Farnesina, depicting a woman pouring perfume. Dating back to the 1st century BC, it is located in the National Museum in Rome.
Fragment of Roman tombstone showing three legionaries
Fragment of a Roman tombstone depicting three legionaries. The object was discovered on Croy Hill on the Antonine Wall and is currently in the collections of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Bust of Agrippina the Younger
Bust of Agrippina the Younger, made of marble and dated to the 1st century CE. The object is located at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum (USA). Agrippina the Younger was the mother of Emperor Nero and one of ... Read more
Roman mosaic with parrot
Roman mosaic with a parrot, dating from the 2nd century BCE; currently in the collection of the Pergamon Museum (Berlin, Germany). In ancient Rome, parrots were considered extremely exotic and luxurious pets. They were imported primarily from Africa, India, and ... Read more
Roman fresco showing flying bird
Roman fresco depicting a flying bird. The scene is part of a larger composition from Pompeii. The Romans placed great importance on realistically depicting animals in their frescoes. Artists strived to faithfully capture the body structure, movement, and behavior of ... Read more
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