Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
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Shrimp on Roman ring
Roman gold ring with a cameo depicting a shrimp. The object dates to the 2nd century CE. In ancient Rome, shrimp were considered a luxury delicacy, served primarily during lavish feasts of the aristocracy. Shrimp imported from the Black Sea ... Read more
Roman fresco depicting Victoria
Roman fresco depicting Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. Dating back to the 1st century CE, it is currently located at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA.
Roman mosaic that survived earthquake
An 800-square-meter Roman mosaic discovered in Antioch, southern Turkey, retains the rippling marks of an ancient earthquake without disturbing its design. The piece was discovered in 2012.
Roman floor with drawing of phallus
Roman floor with a drawing of a phallus. The object is located at the Archaeological Museum in Zadar, Croatia. In Roman culture, the phallus was a symbol of fertility, virility, and life force, as well as a talisman protecting against ... Read more
Roman vessel in shape of bear
Roman vessel in shape of bear. Dating back to the 3rd or 4th century CE, it was likely filled with oil or perfume. The artifact is located at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States.
Bronze hand of Jupiter Dolichenus
Bronze hand of Jupiter Dolichenus, an enigmatic deity whose cult spread from Syria throughout the Roman Empire. The object is 22.5 cm long and was likely part of a statue of the deity. The artifact was discovered in Ćuprija, Serbia; ... Read more
Roman sarcophagus found in beach bar in Bulgaria
In Varna, Bulgaria, in 2024, a tourist noticed an unusual table at a beach bar. It turned out to be a 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus (measuring 90 cm x 235 cm x 75 cm) that was being used as a table. ... Read more
Roman ring embossed with image of goddess Fortuna
Roman ring embossed with the image of the goddess Fortuna. The object is dated to 1st BCE – 1st century CE.
Roman metal vessel
Roman metal vessel with remnants of enameled decoration. The object was found in a grave in Pinguentum (present-day Buzet, Croatia), but was made in Britain or Gaul in the 2nd century CE. The artifact is located at the Kunsthistorisches Museum ... Read more
Prow of Roman warship made of bronze
An extraordinary ancient artifact has been discovered off the coast of Sicily, near the Aegadian Islands: the bronze prow of a Roman warship, known as a rostrum. This rare find directly links us to the naval battle off the Aegadian ... Read more
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