Curiosities of ancient Rome (Artifact)

A ceramic bust from a girl’s grave. The object is dated from the 1st-2nd century CE. The artifact was found in Córdoba, Spain, and is now in the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid.

Alexander the Great on a Roman medallion from the 3rd century CE. The object was found in Abu Qir, northern Egypt. Alexander was shown wearing a decorated Attic helmet with his head raised, suggesting his divinity.

A perfectly preserved Roman dog-shaped handle. Dated to the 2nd century CE. Length about 7 cm.

A powerful lion on a Roman mosaic. The object was found in Salakta, Tunisia. Dated to the 3rd century CE; currently on display at the Salakta Archaeological Museum.

Roman mosaic showing the tigress and cubs. The object is dated to the 4th century CE and was probably found in Italy. Currently, the object is in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art in the USA.

Statue showing the armored emperor Titus Flavius​​. The object is made of white marble and dates back to 79 CE.

Roman small statuette depicting a gladiator. The object dates from the 1st century CE and shows the so-called “thrax”, who in the arena was usually armed with a short sword (broken here) and a small shield protecting the chest.

Horse’s head from a Roman statue showing an equite on horseback. The sculpture was made of gilded bronze. 

Roman tombstone of Tiberius Julius Abdes Pantera, a soldier of Semitic origin, who was an archer and ensign in the 1st Sagittariorum cohort.

Roman scale, made of bronze. Dated on the 1st-2nd century CE. The object was found in the village of Hrtkovci in northern Serbia.