Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)
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Preserved Punic amphora
Preserved Punic amphora that was excavated from the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea near the island of Gozo. The object is dated to the 4th-3rd century BCE.
Roman floor mosaic depicting birds
Roman floor mosaic depicting birds. The object is located in the so-called House of the Faun (VI. 12. 2) in Pompeii.
Mosaic depicting Pan and Hamadryad
The mosaic of Pan and the Hamadryad, found in Pompeii, is a fascinating example of Roman art. Such works were popular among Roman householders, who were eager to decorate their villas with mythological scenes, often imbued with erotic or metaphorical ... Read more
Inscription on wall of Lovers’ House in Pompeii
Inscription on the wall of the House of Lovers in Pompeii: “Amantes, ut apes, vitam melitam exigunt”, meaning “Lovers, like bees, lead a life sweet as honey”.
Glass vessel with intact cork and contents
Glass vessel with intact stopper and contents; probably olive oil from Pompeii. The object is in The British Museum.
Roman fresco showing figs and bread
Roman fresco showing figs and bread. The object is in the British Museum.
Roman fresco depicting face of woman from Herculaum
Roman fresco depicting the face of a woman from Herculanum. The object is located in The British Museum.
Charred remains of pomegranates
Charred remains of pomegranates from Oplontis, which was near Pompeii and was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE. The remains are in the British Museum.
Wooden device for pulling water
Partially preserved and charred wooden device for drawing water. The object was discovered in the so-called House of the Two Atriums, in Herculaneum. Artifact in the British Museum.
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