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The Roman theater stage in Merida features stunning columns that highlight the artistry and grandeur of ancient architecture.
Berlin, Germany, July 24 2009, Ancient Greek helmets are showcased in a glass display at Altes Museum, offering a glimpse into historical warfare and craftsmanship.
Berlin, Germany, July 24 2009, Explore the intricate reliefs depicting winged divine beings crafted in alabaster, housed in Berlin’s Pergamon Museum.
Mérida, Spain, Oct 16 2020, A museum guard monitors the National Museum of Roman Art, overseeing exhibits and visitors in the spacious, modern interior.
A massive Assyrian winged lion figure with a human head stands in the Pergamon Museum, attracting visitors in Berlin, Germany.
A visitor admires art in the historic Bohemia gallery at Neues Museum, surrounded by breathtaking architecture and artifacts.
The National Museum of Roman Art in Merida showcases modern design and ancient artifacts within its expansive interior and arches.
Berlin, Germany, July 24 2009, Visitors marvel at the Ishtar Gate, a stunning relic from Babylon, located in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany.
Visitors discover modern design and ancient artifacts at Mérida's National Museum of Roman Art, designed by Rafael Moneo.
An intricate golden hat shines in the dim Neues Museum, enchanting visitors with its historical beauty and design.
Anchor, Lead, Roman, 1st - 4th Century A.D, 630 mm x 147 mm, 20kg
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Unguentarium, Glass, Roman, 2nd - 4th Century A.D, 144 mm x 70 mm
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Jar, Pottery, Roman, 1st - 3rd Century A.D, 100 mm
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Unguentarium, Glass, Roman, 2nd - 4th Century A.D, 100 mm x 40 mm
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Unguentarium, Glass, Roman, 2nd - 4th Century A.D, 135 mm x 60 mm
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Jar, Pottery, Roman, 1st - 3rd Century A.D, 130 mm x 110 mm
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Unguentarium, Pottery, Roman, 2nd - 3rd Century A.D, 125 mm x 60 mm
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Jug, Pottery, Siegburg ware, Medieval, 15th Century A.D, 155 mm x 95 mm
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Sarcophagus, Marble, Roman, 2nd - 3rd Century A.D, 450 mm x 545 mm x 300 mm
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Vase, Pottery, Bronze Age, Levant, Mid Bronze Age II, 1700 - 1500 B.C, 145 mm x 140 mm
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Column with capital, Marble, Roman, 2nd - 3rd Century A.D, 380 mm x 140 mm
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Stamp with retrograde letters, Bronze, Byzantine, 5th - 8th Century A.D, 43 mm x 43 mm
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Unguentarium, Glass, Roman, 1st - 3rd Century A.D, 83 mm x 27 mm
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Unguentarium, Glass, Roman, 1st - 3rd Century A.D, 123 mm x 25 mm
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Unguentarium, Glass, Roman, 1st - 3rd Century A.D, 102 mm x 23 mm
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Lekythos with palmettes, black figures, Pottery, Greek, Attic, 500 B.C, 125 mm x 55 mm
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Ovoid jar, Pottery, glazed, Chinese, Tang Dynasty, 7th Century - 10th Century A.D, 320 mm x 200 mm
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Biconical cinerary urn, Pottery, Iron Age, Villanovan, 7th Century B.C, 210 mm x 140 mm
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Hollow-form hoop earrings with twited wire closure, Gold, Roman, 1st - 3rd Century A.D, 13 mm diameter
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Fragment with hand, Marble, Roman, 1st - 2nd Century A.D, 190 mm x 190 mm x 160 mm
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Foot of an infant, Marble, Roman, 1st - 2nd Century A.D, 70 mm x 80 mm
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Oil lamp with a rabbit, Pottery, Roman, 1st - 3rd Century A.D, 88 mm x 77 mm
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Child's finger ring, Glass, Roman, 1st Century B.C - 2nd Century A.D, 20 mm diameter
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Earrings (pair), Gold, Greek, Hellenistic, 3rd - 1st Century B.C, 20 mm x 13 mm, 2.6 gr
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Jug with sideward handle, Pottery, Roman, 2nd - 4th Century A.D, 130 mm x 90 mm
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Oil lamp with a female head, Pottery, Roman, 1st - 3rd Century A.D, 82 mm x 64 mm
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Figurine of a standing pig, Pottery, Greek, Hellenistic, 2nd - 1st Century B.C, 55 mm x 70 mm
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Angular mask, Limestone, Roman, Gaul, 3rd - 4th Century A.D, 350 mm x 330 mm x 315mm, 50 kg
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Lekanis with Ladies of Fashion and Palmettes, Pottery, Greek, South Italic Colonies - Apulia, 4th Century B.C, 105 mm x 100 mm
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Statuette of a standing goddess wearing a red polos, Pottery, Greek, Hellenistic, 3rd - 1st Century B.C, 105 mm x 32 mm
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Head of a woman with a headdress, Marble, Roman, 2nd Century A.D, 140 mm x 105 mm x 90 mm (without stand)
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Bulla, Lead, Roman, 4th Century A.D, 60 mm x 25 mm. The lead strip folded over and sealed with the impression of a standing figure similar to the rv. of a Roman coin. 2.5 inches. Rare.
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Epichysis, Pottery, Gnathia Ware, Greek, 4th Century B.C, 183 mm x 80 mm, Good condition
Epichysis, epichysis or epichise is a vessel similar to an oil cruet with a long, thin spout and a flat base without a foot, used in libations to pour its contents (perfume) almost drop by drop. It has also been described as a small jug with a long, narrow neck and a 'spool body', fitted with an upright handle.
The Latin term "epichysis" comes from the Greek word for libation, derived from cneo (to pour) and epi (on). But as is often the case with names of this kind, the name is so vague that it can be applied to the wide variety of vessels, jugs, cruets, etc., used for pouring liquids, such as the kyathos or cyathos.
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Female head reused later as weight with ΛΕ (=35) incised on the forehead and iron hook, Marble, Roman, 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D
The numerals ΛΕ were carved on the forehead, which can be interpreted as ‘35’. The weight corresponds to approx. 35 libra of 326g from the Byzantine period.
Roman heads were often repurposed for various needs after the decline of the Roman Empire. One notable practice was their use as weights, particularly in the Mediterranean region. These marble heads, originally crafted as symbols of power, authority, and artistic excellence, found new life as practical objects in the bustling markets and trading hubs of the post-Roman world.
Their reuse as weights speaks to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of ancient societies, repurposing existing materials rather than discarding them. The weight of these heads would have varied depending on their size and the density of the marble, providing a standardized measure for merchants and traders in transactions.
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Ossuary with lid, Limestone, Hellenistic / Early Roman, North Africa, 3rd Century B.C – 1st Century A.D, 215 mm x 265 mm x 210 mm, Good condition
A Roman ossuary is a container or structure used to hold the bones of the deceased, often employed in funerary practices where space and custom favored the secondary burial of skeletal remains. While ossuaries are more famously associated with Jewish burial traditions in Roman Judea, similar practices were present in the broader Roman world, particularly in areas influenced by Hellenistic and Eastern customs. In the Roman context, an ossuary might take the form of a stone box, urn, or ceramic vessel, typically used after the body had decayed and the bones were collected for permanent storage.
These containers were often elaborately decorated or inscribed with the names of the deceased, religious symbols, or commemorative texts, reflecting both personal identity and belief systems concerning the afterlife. In regions like Judea during the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE, ossuaries were commonly carved from local limestone and bore inscriptions in Greek, Latin, or Aramaic. Their use suggests a complex interplay between Roman funerary laws, Jewish purification practices, and broader Greco-Roman mortuary traditions.
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Figure of a river god (probably Tiber) with she-wolf, Marble, Roman, 1st – 2nd Century A.D, 175 mm x 278 mm x 155 mm.
The pairing of the Roman river god Tiberinus (Father Tiber) with the she-wolf and the twins Romulus and Remus is a key motif illustrating the foundation myth of Rome. According to the legend, the twins were abandoned on the banks of the Tiber River by order of a wicked king. It was the river god, Tiberinus, who ensured their survival. The water god helped to save the infants when the basket they were placed in got stuck on the riverbank, and some sources explicitly state he saved them before they were found by the she-wolf. This association links the divine power of the river, which provided safety and nourishment, directly to the miraculous preservation of the city’s future founders.
The she-wolf, or Lupa, is one of the most famous symbols of Rome, representing the animal that ultimately nursed the abandoned twins in a cave known as the Lupercal until they were found by a shepherd. This moment, often represented in art by the Capitoline Wolf sculpture, is intrinsically connected to the river god Tiber because their abandonment in the river is the crucial step that leads to the wolf’s discovery and subsequent nurturing. The combined iconography of the river god, the she-wolf, and the twins tells a complete narrative of abandonment, divine rescue, and eventual foundation, emphasizing that Rome’s origins were protected by both the martial god Mars (the twins’ divine father) and the local genius of the land and water.
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Chinese statuette of a horse, Northern Wei Dynasty, Pottery, 386 – 535 A.D, 530 mm x 470 mm x 195 mm, Good condition, repaired. Includes Thermoluminescence test by QED Laboratory (Reference: QED2533/EC-0102)
The Northern Wei Dynasty, which reigned from 386 to 534 AD, was a pivotal period in Chinese history characterized by a fusion of nomadic and Han Chinese cultural influences. Founded by the Tuoba clan of the Xianbei people, the dynasty was marked by significant territorial expansion and cultural achievements. The Northern Wei Dynasty played a crucial role in the Sinicization of northern China, adopting many aspects of Han Chinese culture while retaining elements of their own nomadic heritage. This period saw advancements in art, literature, and Buddhism, with the latter becoming the state religion during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen, who initiated policies to sinicize the dynasty further.
One of the remarkable cultural artifacts from the Northern Wei Dynasty is the Horse Minqi statuettes. These miniature horse sculptures, typically crafted from ceramic, are renowned for their exquisite detail and craftsmanship. The Horse Minqi statuettes are believed to have served various purposes, including burial goods, offerings, and decorative items. They often depict horses in dynamic poses, capturing the vitality and grace of these animals. Some sculptures also feature riders, reflecting the importance of horsemanship and cavalry in Northern Wei society.
The Horse Minqi statuettes not only showcase the artistic achievements of the Northern Wei Dynasty but also provide valuable insights into the cultural and military practices of the time. Horses held great significance in nomadic cultures, symbolizing power, mobility, and prestige. As such, the production of these statuettes highlights the importance of horses in Northern Wei society, both in practical terms, such as transportation and warfare, and in symbolic and cultural contexts.
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Shipwreck amphora, Type Dressel 1B, Pottery, Roman, Republican period, 2nd – 1st Century B.C, 110 cm x 29 cm (without stand), 117 cm x 29 cm (with stand)
Roman amphoras of the Dressel 1 type represent a significant archaeological find that sheds light on ancient Roman trade and transportation practices. Named after the German archaeologist Heinrich Dressel, who first categorized them in the late 19th century, Dressel 1 amphoras were widely used for the storage and transportation of goods throughout the Roman Empire, particularly during the 1st century BCE and the early 1st century CE.
Characterized by their distinctive shape and design, Dressel 1 amphoras typically feature a long, cylindrical body with a pointed or rounded bottom, a narrow neck, and two small handles positioned near the neck. They were primarily used for the transport of liquid goods such as wine, olive oil, and fish sauce, although they were occasionally employed for solid commodities as well. The capacity of Dressel 1 amphoras varied, but they typically held between 20 to 30 liters of liquid.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Dressel 1 amphoras were produced in large quantities at specialized pottery workshops located in various regions of the Roman Empire, including Italy, Gaul (modern-day France), Spain, and North Africa. The widespread distribution of these vessels indicates the extensive network of trade and commerce that connected different parts of the empire. Moreover, the presence of stamped markings on Dressel 1 amphoras, such as potter’s marks or symbols indicating the origin and quality of the contents, provides valuable information for researchers studying ancient Roman economic activity and commercial practices. Overall, Dressel 1 amphoras serve as important artifacts that contribute to our understanding of ancient Roman trade, transportation, and consumption patterns.
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