Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Roman saddle with preserved horns, made of bronze. The object is dated to the 1st century CE and is on display at the Dominikanermuseum Rottweil in Germany. The horns were found at Fort I and II in Rottweil.

Relief showing Emperor Caracalla crowned by Julia Domna (depicted as Victoria). The object dates from the beginning of the 3rd century CE; comes from Roman Syria. The object is located in the National Museum in Warsaw.

Relief showing praetorians. The artifact was once part of the Claudius arch in Rome, which was built in honor of the victories of the emperor in Britain. It is located in The British Museum.

Ancient oil lamps discovered in the area of ​​ancient Marsalia (Lilybaeum). Objects dated to the 1st BCE – 1st century CE. The objects were probably used for religious purposes; located in the Parco Archeologico di Lilibeo in Marsala (Sicily).

Preserved fragments of the decorated pool bottom in a Roman villa in Fuengirola (southern Spain). Beautifully preserved details that imitate a mosaic show marine scenes, including nereids and tritons. Objects dated to the 1st-2nd century CE.

Roman mosaic floor tiles from the famous Roman villa – Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily. The multitude of details and the variety of colors (green, yellow, red, white) confirm how amazing works of art were able to be made by ancient artists.

The museum in Ostróda has a treasure of Roman coins from the 1st-2nd century CE. Found during excavations in a nearby settlement. It was probably a “gift” of Rome to the tribes in return for peace and friendship.

Roman bust of a Roman woman with a hairstyle fashionable during the rule of the Flavian dynasty (69-96 CE). Part of the hair was combed forward and then built into curls; the back part was braided and arranged in a bun (the so-called “wasp’s nest” or “bee’s nest”).

Roman mosaic floor that adorns one of the rooms in the famous villa – Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily. A fragment of a large mosaic shows hunting scenes and nature. Artist incl. showed plants that grew in the vicinity of the building – oaks and cypresses.