Roman Republican Period

The Roman Republican period refers to the era of Roman history from the establishment of the Republic in 509 BCE until the rise of the Roman Empire in the first century BCE. During this time Rome expanded its influence across the Mediterranean, shaping political institutions, military structures, and artistic traditions.

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..

Bronze ibis eating a lizard, Roman Egypt sculpture, 100 BCE – 100 CE

Ibis Eating a Lizard (100 BCE – 100 CE)

Antiquities Europe Rome Sculpture

This Ibis, dating to around 100 BC to AD 100, blends exotic Egyptian symbolism with Roman artistic flair, offering a glimpse into the cultural exchanges of the ancient world.

Roman Oil Lamp (50 BCE – 50 CE)

Antiquities Europe Household Items Rome

Far larger and more elaborate than typical everyday roman clay lamps, it combines practical function with high artistic quality, serving as both a source of light and a luxurious decorative object.