Roman crystal ball with Greek palindrome
Roman crystal ball with the Greek palindrome – the word sounding the same, read from left to right and from right to left. The object is in the collection of National Museum of Denmark.
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Curiosities of ancient Rome
The world of ancient Romans abounded in a number of amazing curiosities and information. The source of knowledge about the life of the Romans are mainly works left to us by ancient writers or discoveries. The Romans left behind a lot of strange information and facts that are sometimes hard to believe.
Roman bone container
Roman bone container, found in so-called Busugrilli tomb, Malta. The object is dated around 1st BCE – 3rd century CE.
Sleeping Ariadne on Roman bas-relief
Roman marble bas-relief depicting a sleeping Ariadne. The object dates to the 3rd-4th century CE. The object was found in the remains of the imperial palace in the Gamzigrad complex (Felix Romuliana), near Zaječar in eastern Serbia. Currently, the artefact is in the museum in Zaječar.
Sculpture of emperor Claudius
Sculpture of Emperor Claudius from the 1st century CE. The object was found in Domus Romanus in Malta.
Roman gold ring, showing snake
Roman gold ring, showing the serpent and “knot of Hercules”. The object dates to the 1st century CE.
Roman oil lamp
Roman oil lamp with two holes for pouring liquids (so-called bilychnis). The image of Jupiter and the eagle is visible on the object. The object was found in Domus Romana in Malta.
Roman belt from coins
Roman belt from coins. Made of gold, enamel, sapphire, pomegranate and glass. Dated 370-400 CE.
