Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

Roman marble statue depicting a young man – called Britannicus. The photo was taken in 2011 in the so-called Nero’s Cryptoporticus in Rome. The object is dated to the 1st century CE and it was excavated at Pompeii.

Roman agate gemstone depicting Amor flying on a winged phallus with eagle legs. He holds lightning in one of the claws, while Amor holds a laurel wreath. Object dated to the 1st century BCE.

Dwarf and a rooster on the Roman mosaic. The object was found at Pompeii and is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

Beautifully decorated Roman wine cup with cameo. The walls of the glass vessel show either two different chariot drivers, or the same charioteer in two different shots during the race. Object dated to the 1st century CE.

Roman colored drinking cup. Object dated at the end of 1st BCE and the beginning of the 1st century CE.

Roman small glass bust Emperor Septimius Severus. The object was found in Jerusalem and dates back to the beginning of the 3rd century CE.

Roman mosaic showing victorious gladiator. Object dated to the 4th century CE.

Roman altar dedicated to Eumoplus, slave of Nero. According to the inscription, Eumoplus was responsible for the equipment of Domus Aurea (the so-called suppellectile domus aureae).

A piece of a Roman amphora that was found in Colchester (England). There is a painted inscription “FAL LOLL” on the pottery, which suggests that the amphora was used to store Falernia wine, one of the most exclusive wines produced in Italy. The inscription also suggests that a man named Lollius was responsible for the wine trade, who transported the wine to Roman Britain.

Roman portrait of a man on a mummy from Egypt. Object dated to the 1st century CE and is currently in the Ipswich Museum (England). The painting belongs to the so-called groups of Fayum portraits.