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.
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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.
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).
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).
Roman fresco showing flying bird
Roman fresco depicting a flying bird. The scene is part of a larger composition from Pompeii.
Shrimp on Roman ring
Roman gold ring with a cameo depicting a shrimp. The object dates to the 2nd century CE.
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 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.
