Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Roman cameo of a goose, a bird dedicated to Goddess Juno. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Sculpture of emperor Antoninus Pius, who reigned in the Roman Empire in the years 138-161 CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

An ancient sculpture showing the Seleucid ruler Demetrius II Nicator. The object was found in Pompeii in the House of Camillus. Dated to the 1st century BCE; made of bronze. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Roman fresco showing a woman combing her hair. The object is dated to the 1st century CE and was discovered in Stabiae. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Bust of emperor Tiberius (reigned 14-37 CE), made of marble, which is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. The head of the sculpture is dated to around 40 CE, and the rest of the bust was additionally made by the 16th-century Italian sculptor Guglielmo della Porta and combined with the preserved head.

A marble round Roman table that was found in Pompeii. The object was discovered in the so-called House of Epigrams and is dated to the 1st century CE.

Preserved Roman coins from Herculaneum, which are made of silver and bronze. The object is on display in Herculaneum. The coins probably merged as a result of the high temperature of the pyroclastic flow.

Roman oil lamp from c. 75-125 CE in the shape of a comic mask showing a slave with a wicked and mocking expression on his face. The Roman sense of humour was based on mockery and used bawdy and rude phrases in-jokes.

Roman mosaic of a dog on a leash; discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples and dates back to the 1st century CE. Before entering the house, the Romans often placed signs with the inscription Cave Canem (“Beware of the dog”) or mosaics with the image of a dog; in this way, attempts were made to discourage robbers from sneaking into the house.

Roman marble sculpture showing the philosopher Socrates. The object is dated to the mid-1st century CE and is a copy of a Greek original from the 4th century BCE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.