Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
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Roman tombstone of Severius Acceptus
Roman tombstone of Severius Acceptus, a soldier of the legion VIII Augusta, who probably belonged to a separate special unit of vexillatio. The man died at the age of 26 after 6 years of service in the Roman army. On ... Read more
Roman ring inscribed with MATRI PATRI
Roman ring with the inscription MATRI PATRI, meaning “to Mum and Dad”. Object found in Vindolanda, England.
Massive Roman table
Massive Roman table made of marble and bronze. Object dated to the 1st century CE. The table was probably used in public areas of the household, such as an atrium, to impress guests. It is on display at The Metropolitan ... Read more
Roman terracotta toy
Roman terracotta toy and a baby bottle in one, in the shape of a pig. According to scientists, the item could belong to a newborn girl or a pregnant woman – who died 2,400 years ago. The vessel could serve ... Read more
Sculpture of Diadumenos
Partially preserved marble sculpture of a certain Diadumenos, who adorns his head with a headband after winning an athletics competition. The object is dated to the 1st century CE; is on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New ... Read more
Hercules as young man
Roman bronze statue probably depicting Hercules as a young man. The eyes of the sculpture are made of blue glass. According to researchers, once a figure could hold a bow and an arrow. The object was most likely discovered in ... Read more
Fragment of Roman mosaic showing goddess Luna on chariot
Fragment of a Roman mosaic showing the goddess Luna on a chariot. The object is dated to the 3rd century CE and was discovered in Orbe-Boscéaz, Switzerland.
Roman kitchenware from Pompeii
Roman kitchenware from Pompeii. From the left side, you can see: a frying pan, a baking tray, a jug, a round pan with two handles, a standing grill, a bucket and a ladle. Objects are made of bronze; are in ... Read more
Fragment of Roman relief depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius
Fragment of a Roman relief from Hadrian’s Mausoleum depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It is located in Glyptotek Ny Carlsberg in Copenhagen.
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