Rome

Relics from the mighty Roman Empire, including coins, household items, and decorative pieces. These artifacts provide a glimpse into the daily life, military might, and vast influence of Rome across the ancient world.

Sleeping Hermaphroditus c. 100%E2%80%93150 CE

Sleeping Hermaphroditus (c. 100–150 CE)

Antiquities Europe Rome Sculpture

What appears to be a peacefully sleeping young woman might surprise you. As you circle the sculpture, the view suddenly shifts — revealing male anatomy alongside the feminine curves. A Hermaphrodite.

Ancient marble statue of a winged figure in draped clothing, standing with one foot on a lion's head and holding a snake-entwined staff

Statuette of Nemesis (c. 150 CE)

Antiquities Europe Rome Sculpture

Meet a truly unique masterpiece: a marble statuette of the goddess Nemesis, the personification of moral right and retribution. She embodies swift justice and control over destiny.

Ancient marble relief showing a procession of robed and nude figures in various poses

Apollo and the Nine Muses (200-210 CE)

Antiquities Europe Rome Sculpture

This Roman relief panel draws the viewer into a tranquil divine gathering where the god Apollo leads the nine Muses in a scene of artistic inspiration and harmony.

Marble sculpture of a young person wrapped in a shawl with one arm extended, set against a plain dark background

Statue of the Muse Polymnia (c. 150–200 CE)

Antiquities Europe Rome Sculpture

The Statue of the Muse Polyhymnia (also spelled Polymnia or Polimnia), now proudly displayed at the Centrale Montemartini in Rome. Created as a Roman copy of a Hellenistic original, she represents the Greek goddess of sacred hymns, pantomime, and deep contemplation.

Bust sculpture of a woman wearing a helmet and draped clothing on a round pedestal

Bust of Athena (c. 100–200 CE)

Antiquities Europe Rome Sculpture

This bust shows Athena, or Minerva to the Romans, as a calm but powerful divine presence. Her face is uncovered, yet she wears the helmet that identifies her as a goddess of strategy, protection, wisdom, and war.

Bronze sculpture of Medusa's head with winged hair against a dark background

Medusa from Caligula’s Ship (37-41 CE)

Antiquities Europe Rome Sculpture

This bronze head of Medusa once belonged to one of the most extravagant vessels of the Roman imperial world: the Nemi ships of Emperor Caligula. It was a sculptural fitting attached to the end of a projecting ship beam.

Marble sculpture of two intertwined figures, one seated and one reclining, on a round base against a dark background

Satyr And Nymph Statue (c.100-200 CE)

Antiquities Europe Rome Sculpture

This Roman marble captures a moment of violent motion: portraying a satyr and nymph, where she twists away from him in resistance. The bodies are tightly interlocked, creating a composition full of tension, movement, and unease.

Hygeia Statue (c. 200-300 BCE)

Antiquities Europe Rome Sculpture

This marble figure of Hygeia, daughter of Asclepius, survives in a fragmentary but still remarkably clear form. Though the head and arms are lost, the statue retains the quiet authority expected of a healing goddess.

Ancient Greek statue of a seated female figure wearing a crown and flowing robes, holding an object in her left hand

Cybele Statue (c.60 BCE)

Antiquities Ceremonial & Religious Europe Rome Sculpture

This marble statue of Cybele presents the goddess as an enthroned and highly formal divine presence. Seated frontally, wrapped in heavy drapery, and crowned with a tall turreted headdress..