Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Roman coins found in one place in Llanvaches (Wales). The treasury consisted of 599 silver denarii, which were hidden in the middle of the 2nd century CE.

Surgical instruments (including forceps, specula, hooks, scissors) from Roman times; found in one of the houses in Pompeii.

Roman mosaic showing a young Bacchus (Dionysus) savoring wine while riding a tiger. Object found in Faun’s house in Pompeii; now it is in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. The strange appearance of the animal may be due to the fact that the artist saw the animal only once or it is only his image.

Roman relief in a precious stone showing Faustina the Younger and Marcus Aurelius. It is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Florence. Dated to the 2nd century CE.

Roman mosaic showing the philosophers at the Plato Academy of Athens listening to a lecture by Plato, sitting in the center, pointing at the globe with a stick. Behind the men is a sundial. The object adorned the villa of Titus Siminius Stephanus in Pompeii and dates back to the 1st BCE – 1st century CE.

A plate made of bronze, which served as confirmation of the demobilization of a Roman soldier of auxilia and granting him, in exchange for faithful service, Roman citizenship. The property is located in the Colchester Museum in the East of England.

Roman bust of Marcus Antonius Gordianus, known as Emperor Gordian III. The object was found in Tunisia; now it is in the Louvre in Paris (France). He ruled in the years 238 – 244 CE.

Roman fresco from Ostia showing food products. The painting adorned the wall of a street bar (thermopolium) and could either advertise an offer or serve as a decoration.

Roman tombstone inscribed in Greek. The object was found in Brough, Northern England. The deceased 16-year-old young man was named Hermes from Commagene in Syria; probably associated with the Roman army. The inscription asks passersby to remember the deceased and speak loudly at his grave.

Roman mosaic depicting a garden scene; found in Baiae (southern Italy). The mosaic shows a peacock and other birds against the backdrop of lush and leafy plants. The object was located in a wall niche in the garden or in the courtyard and was probably made in the 1st century CE.