Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Roman bust of a man. An object dating back to the 1st century CE, which is a copy of a sculpture from the 1st century BCE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Roman silver mirror that was found in the House of Menander in Pompeii. The object is dated to the mid-1st century CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Roman military frying pan with foldable handle for easy storage and portability. The object was made of iron and was used by a soldier to cook meals. The object is located at the National Legion Museum in Caerleon (Wales).

Roman bronze sculpture showing an Amazon on horseback. Object dated to the mid-1st century CE. Discovered in Herculaneum; it is now in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

Roman fresco showing a priest of the Egyptian goddess Isis reading from papyrus. The object was discovered in the temple of Isis in Pompeii; dated to the 1st century CE.

Roman grave of a dog from the 1st century CE. The way the animal was buried proves that it was an important member of the family. A vessel was found in the grave, and the head was placed on a piece of skin. The object was discovered in Cologne (Germany). It is now in the Römisch-Germanisches Museum Köln.

Roman mosaic showing parrots pulling a two-wheeled chariot. The scene refers to the famous triumphal procession of Dionysus (Bacchus) and may symbolize wealth and prosperity. Object dated to the 3rd century CE; is in the Römisch-Germanisches Museum in Cologne (Germany).

Roman fresco showing Amor riding a crab. Object discovered in the House of the Vettii in Pompeii.

Hyena on a Roman mosaic. Object dated to the 2nd century CE; discovered in Tunisia.

Portrait of an ancient woman. The painting was found in a cemetery in the Fayoum oasis (most of it was found in the necropolis in Hawara) and is one of many of this type found in this place. The object is in the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest (Hungary).