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Roman Necklace
A Roman necklace in gold and glass paste, 6-5 BCE. From a sarcophagus at Fidene, Rome. (Palazzo Massimo, Rome).
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Roman Sarcophagus (Detail)
A detail from a Roman sarcophagus in Procennesian marble depicting the Calydonian boar hunt from Greek mythology. The Greek hero Meleager attacks the boar with his spear while Artemis looks on. Provenance: Vicovaro, date...
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Mosaic, Baths of Caracalla
Fragments of the mosaic flooring form the first floor promenade of the Baths of Caracalla, Rome (c. 235 CE).
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Plan of the Baths of Diocletian
The floor plan of the Baths of Diocletian in Rome, completed in c. 305 CE.
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Plan of the Baths of Caracalla
The floor plan of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome. Completed in c. 235 CE.
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Frigidarium Mosaic Flooring
The mosaic flooring (in situ) of the frigidarium of the Baths of Caracalla, Rome. Completed c. 235 CE.
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Natatio, Baths of Caracalla
The natatio or swimming pool (Olympic size) of the Baths of Caracalla, Rome, completed c. 235 CE.
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Baths of Caracalla
The Roman baths complex in the south of Rome known as the Baths of Caracalla were probably commissioned by Septimius Severus but were opened by his son Caracalla in 216 CE and finished c. 235 CE. They are one of the best preserved...
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Gilded Bronze Hercules
A colossal gilded bronze statue of Hercules, 2.41 m high. 2nd century BCE. (Capitoline Museums, Rome)
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Constantine I Colossus
The head, hand and sphere (symbol of power) from the colossal bronze statue of Constantine I, 4th century CE. The head alone is 1.77 m high. (Capitoline Museums, Rome).
