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Two persons with dwarfism in a lovemaking scene on a Roman oil lamp, probably from the legionary camp of Vindonissa, circa 50-80 AD

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Two persons with dwarfism in a lovemaking scene on a Roman oil lamp, probably from the legionary camp of Vindonissa, circa 50-80 AD

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Roman poison ring in the shape of an oil lamp, 4th century, gold

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Roman poison ring in the shape of an oil lamp, 4th century, gold

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Bronze oil lamp with a leaping ibex, 5th Century BC possibly from the Kingdom of Sheba modern-day Yemen.

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Bronze oil lamp with a leaping ibex, 5th Century BC possibly from the Kingdom of Sheba modern-day Yemen.

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The Hunt Mosaic from the 4th century CE Villa Romana del Tellaro in Sicily, depicting a hunting scene with a banquet in the open air among the trees. The female figure in the center is the personification of Africa

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The Hunt Mosaic from the 4th century CE Villa Romana del Tellaro in Sicily, depicting a hunting scene with a banquet in the open air among the trees. The female figure in the center is the personification of Africa

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A terracotta oil lamp decorated with an erotic relief scene, likely Roman, 30-70 .

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A terracotta oil lamp decorated with an erotic relief scene, likely Roman, 30-70 .

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A Roman window grill from a villa in Dorset , dating to the late 3rd or 4th century AD

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A Roman window grill from a villa in Dorset , dating to the late 3rd or 4th century AD

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The 1st Century face of Sulis Minerva. A lovely example of syncretism - the combining pagan Sulis with Roman Minerva probably from the Temple of Minerva next to the spring at Aqua Sulis now known as Bath.

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The 1st Century face of Sulis Minerva. A lovely example of syncretism - the combining pagan Sulis with Roman Minerva probably from the Temple of Minerva next to the spring at Aqua Sulis now known as Bath.

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Roman oil lamp with two holes for pouring liquids . The image of Jupiter and the eagle is visible on the object. The object was found in Domus Romana in Malta.

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Roman oil lamp with two holes for pouring liquids . The image of Jupiter and the eagle is visible on the object. The object was found in Domus Romana in Malta.

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The only known surviving example of a full-sized Roman legionary scutum, discovered in the ancient garrison city of Dura-Europos and dating to the mid-3rd century AD.

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The only known surviving example of a full-sized Roman legionary scutum, discovered in the ancient garrison city of Dura-Europos and dating to the mid-3rd century AD.

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Roman carnelian intaglio ring engraved with a pair of lovers, ca. 100 BC – AD 50

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Roman carnelian intaglio ring engraved with a pair of lovers, ca. 100 BC – AD 50

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Bronze face mask from a Roman parade helmet, late 1st century AD. Discovered at the fort of Trimontium along with two others in southern Scotland.

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Bronze face mask from a Roman parade helmet, late 1st century AD. Discovered at the fort of Trimontium along with two others in southern Scotland.

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This is the roof tile of the Roman legion in Hispania, coming from the Castra Legionis of Legio VII Gemina in the city of León.

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This is the roof tile of the Roman legion in Hispania, coming from the Castra Legionis of Legio VII Gemina in the city of León.

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Fragment of a Roman wall painting with a Latin inscription from the 3rd century CE. The object was found on the remains of an amphitheater in ancient Viminacium in eastern Serbia.

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Fragment of a Roman wall painting with a Latin inscription from the 3rd century CE. The object was found on the remains of an amphitheater in ancient Viminacium in eastern Serbia.

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The "Cape of Charlemagne" is a large red silk cloak woven with gold on silver threads and adorned with 4 eagles, griffons and roses. The cope was probably made in 1204 CE, and was in fact the coronation mantle of Frederick II, King of Sicily and Holy Roman Emperor

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The "Cape of Charlemagne" is a large red silk cloak woven with gold on silver threads and adorned with 4 eagles, griffons and roses. The cope was probably made in 1204 CE, and was in fact the coronation mantle of Frederick II, King of Sicily and Holy Roman Emperor

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A marginal drawing of a seated tonsured man with a sore on his penis. From Liber Medicinarum, c. 1400-1425 CE, Sloane 56, f. 85v, now housed at the British Library in London

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A marginal drawing of a seated tonsured man with a sore on his penis. From Liber Medicinarum, c. 1400-1425 CE, Sloane 56, f. 85v, now housed at the British Library in London

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A Corinthian kylix showing scenes from the Trojan War

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A Corinthian kylix showing scenes from the Trojan War

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oman mask put on probably by a cavalaryman taking part in hippika gymnasia - Roman sports competitions intended for cavalary formations, which consisted of the mock struggle of two groups soldiers.

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oman mask put on probably by a cavalaryman taking part in hippika gymnasia - Roman sports competitions intended for cavalary formations, which consisted of the mock struggle of two groups soldiers.

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Probably the oldest legal document in the Nordic countries: a 9th century CE iron ring fully carved with runes on both sides. From Forsa Church in Hälsingland, Sweden

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Probably the oldest legal document in the Nordic countries: a 9th century CE iron ring fully carved with runes on both sides. From Forsa Church in Hälsingland, Sweden

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