Collecting Roman antiquities is a popular and fascinating hobby that involves the acquisition and preservation of physical remains from the ancient Roman civilization. The study of Roman antiquities can provide insight into the culture, beliefs, and daily life of ancient Rome, and can be a rewarding experience for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Collectors of Roman antiquities often specialize in specific types of objects, such as pottery, coins, jewelry, or sculptures. The rarity, condition, and provenance of these objects can greatly impact their value and appeal to collectors. Collectors may acquire Roman antiquities through auction houses, antique dealers, or private sales, and often rely on their knowledge and expertise to authenticate and evaluate the objects they acquire.

One of the primary motivations for collecting Roman antiquities is the historical and cultural significance of these objects. Roman antiquities provide tangible links to the ancient world, and can offer insights into the beliefs, more...

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Of the busts of Roman emperors three classical prints depicting…

Classical Roman Emperor Busts Print Set

Of the busts of Roman emperors three classical prints depicting busts of Roman emperors 50 x 50 cm each

Roman marble hand & forearm on a marble base. Reputedly 2nd…

Roman Marble Hand & Forearm on Base

Roman marble hand & forearm on a marble base. Reputedly 2nd century AD. 17 cm wide

A Roman plumbatum head, 4th-5th century AD, unknown weapons,…

A Roman plumbatum head, 4th-5th century AD, unknown weapons, wooden shaft with arrow fletches but May be thrown underarm. A warrior May have carried 5 of them behind his shield. They have been found in towns and forts, length 13 cm

A Roman bronze snake head arm band, 2-4th century AD

A Roman bronze snake head arm band, 2-4th century AD

A Roman terracotta plaque, Levant, circa 4th century A.D.…

Roman Terracotta Plaque of Young Maiden

A Roman terracotta plaque, Levant, circa 4th century A.D. Depicting a young maiden, resting her head on her hand. The plaque 14 cm x 11.5 cm. Total height including stand 21.5 cm

A rectangular shaped antique turquoise glass bottle with…

Roman Turquoise Glass Bottle with Handle

A rectangular shaped antique turquoise glass bottle with applied single handle. Probably Roman. Height 18 cm

Three Roman Era pottery vessels, Tallest 20 cm high

Roman Pottery Trio: Three Vessels, 20cm Tall

Three Roman Era pottery vessels, Tallest 20 cm high

A bronze spear head from Eastern Mediterranean 800 BC, with…

Bronze Eastern Mediterranean Spear Head with Stand

A bronze spear head from Eastern Mediterranean 800 BC, with stand, length 41 cm

A Roman green glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, tapering bod,…

A Roman green glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, tapering bod, long neck, flared rim, height 15 cm

A Roman glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, ovoid form with flared…

A Roman glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, ovoid form with flared rim, lustre layer, height 6.5 cm

A Roman bronze oil lamp in the shape of a foot, 1st-3rd century…

A Roman bronze oil lamp in the shape of a foot, 1st-3rd century AD, length 9 cm

A Roman bronze head of a bull, 2nd-4th century AD, possibly…

A Roman bronze head of a bull, 2nd-4th century AD, possibly used in Mythraic rites, height 5 cm

A Roman bronze figure, possibly of Hercules, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman bronze figure, possibly of Hercules, 1st-3rd century AD, height 16.5 cm

A Roman lead tableau plaque, 1st-4th century AD, with horseman,…

A Roman lead tableau plaque, 1st-4th century AD, with horseman, offerings & statues of Dioscuri castor & Pollux, normally associated with Mithras-the altar, height 13 cm

A Roman stucco figure of a woman, 1st-2nd century BC, height 24…

Roman Stucco Woman Figure, 1st-2nd Century BC

A Roman stucco figure of a woman, 1st-2nd century BC, height 24 cm

Two small Roman glass flasks. Pale brown (13 cm high) & pale…

Roman Glass Flasks from Dr. John Raven's Collection

Two small Roman glass flasks. Pale brown (13 cm high) & pale green (6.5 cm high). Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

An Italian library: a collection including 'Sketches on the…

Italian Library Collection

An Italian library: a collection including 'Sketches on the Road through France to Florence' by Murray (1904), 'The Italian Lakes' by de cane & Bagot (1908), 'A Roman Pilgrimage' by Roberts (1911), 'Some Umbrian Cities' by Harrison & Austin (1925), 'Rome…

A Roman glass bottle with blue/green patternation, Syria,…

Roman Glass Bottle with Blue/Green Patternation, Syria, 1st/2nd Century

A Roman glass bottle with blue/green patternation, Syria, 1st/2nd century A.D., 9 cm high

A Roman glass cosmetics dish, 1st/2nd century A.D., 7 cm…

Roman Glass Cosmetics Dish from 1st/2nd Century A.D

A Roman glass cosmetics dish, 1st/2nd century A.D., 7 cm diameter, purchased in Paris

A Roman bronze figure of a springing panther, Norfolk, 2nd…

A Roman bronze figure of a springing panther, Norfolk, 2nd century AD, attributed to Bacuss whose chariot was drawn by panthers, found near Castor Street, Edmunds, Norfolk, on timber stand, height 8.5 cm (including stand)

Three Roman glass vessels, comprising, twin handled vase, jug…

Roman Glass Vessels Set of 3

Three Roman glass vessels, comprising, twin handled vase, jug and small vase, tallest 13.5 cm (3)

Roman glass Sprinkler flask, c.3rd-4th century, with spreading…

Roman Glass Sprinkler Flask, 3rd-4th Century

Roman glass Sprinkler flask, c.3rd-4th century, with spreading lip above ovoid body, with slightly fluted body, in slight lustre tones, with letter of authenticity, in display case, a/f, height 11 cm purchased: Antiquarius, New Zealand, 2005

A Roman bronze latch depicting Lar, Household God, 1st-3rd…

A Roman bronze latch depicting Lar, Household God, 1st-3rd century AD, Lar was the God of the field worshipped by households, found in the Balkans, length 9 cm

A Roman amber glass conical bowl, 1st-3rd century AD, v-shaped…

A Roman amber glass conical bowl, 1st-3rd century AD, v-shaped with flat rim, diameter 15 cm, height 10 cm

A Roman glass oinochoe, 2nd century AD, rounded body, turned…

A Roman glass oinochoe, 2nd century AD, rounded body, turned handle & rim, height 9 cm. Provenance: purchased Shiraz Antiques, London, England, 2000

A very lightweight Roman bulbous glass vase, height 11 cm

A very lightweight Roman bulbous glass vase, height 11 cm

Concrete bust of a Roman emperor on classical from pillar,…

Classical Emperor Bust with Weathering and Moss

Concrete bust of a Roman emperor on classical from pillar, total height 70 cm, some slight chips, weathering and some moss

Augustus Ludwig Brunkhorst of Adelaide, 9ct yellow gold mounted…

Augustus Ludwig Brunkhorst of Adelaide, 9ct yellow gold mounted photo locket, circa 1890s, stamped "A.L.B.", 4.8 cm high overall

Two Daunian pottery kantharos, one decorated with palmettes,…

Daunian Pottery Kantharos Pair, Palmettes & Bands Decorated

Two Daunian pottery kantharos, one decorated with palmettes, the other concentric bands, 4th/3rd century BC, 12.5 & 10 cm high

Two Roman bronze fibula, the antique items including one of…

Two Roman bronze fibula, the antique items including one of cruci-form with onion shaped terminals, the largest 10.5 cm long

A Roman bronze figure of Mercury, 1st-3rd century AD, feet &…

A Roman bronze figure of Mercury, 1st-3rd century AD, feet & arms missing, possibly due as they were used for votive healing of those parts, height 7.5 cm

A Roman bronze perfume bottle with bird finial, 1st century AD,…

A Roman bronze perfume bottle with bird finial, 1st century AD, flat body, flared neck, flat rim, stopper with bird finial, tripod legs, height 8 cm

A rare Roman terracotta oil lamp with erotic scene, 1st-2nd…

A rare Roman terracotta oil lamp with erotic scene, 1st-2nd century AD, length 11 cm

A Roman bronze skillet, Syria, 2nd-3rd century AD, used by…

A Roman bronze skillet, Syria, 2nd-3rd century AD, used by Roman soldiers for cooking while on the march, length 25 cm. Provenance: purchased ancient world Antiquities, England

A replica Roman gold coin, tests 18ct, diam. 21 mm, wt. 12.87g.

Roman Gold Replica Coin, 18ct, 21mm, 12.87g

A replica Roman gold coin, tests 18ct, diam. 21 mm, wt. 12.87g.

Magna Graecia, Apulian tasse de vin, c.4th century B.C, of…

Apulian Black Glazed Tasse de Vin, 4th Century B.C

Magna Graecia, Apulian tasse de vin, c.4th century B.C, of circular form, with spreading lip and sloping bowl, with loop handle, on a circular foot, in black glaze, diameter 9.5 cm

A collection of bronze pins and ornaments, probably Roman,…

Roman Bronze Pin Collection

A collection of bronze pins and ornaments, probably Roman, comprising eleven pieces, the largest pin 11 cm long

A Roman translucent green glass Oinochoe, with pouring spout…

Green Glass Oinochoe with Ribbed Pouring Spout (or) Roman Green Glass Oinochoe with Ribbed Spout

A Roman translucent green glass Oinochoe, with pouring spout ribbed decoration, 1/4th century, repair to handle, height 32 cm

A Roman glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, tapering body with…

A Roman glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, tapering body with rolled rim, lustre layer, height 5 cm

A Roman glass small vase, with two handles at the everted rim,…

Roman Glass Vase with Handles - 10.5 cm Height

A Roman glass small vase, with two handles at the everted rim, height 10.5 cm

Two Roman military fragments, possibly from a Diploma, 1st-3rd…

Two Roman military fragments, possibly from a Diploma, 1st-3rd century AD, fragments from a diplomae, awarded to auxiliary soldiers after 25 years of service in the army, the diploma would have acted as a certificate of their freedom & citizenship.…

A pair of Roman chariot terret rings, 1st century AD, terret…

A pair of Roman chariot terret rings, 1st century AD, terret rings from a site on the outskirts of Munich, Germany, associated finds included belt mounts and spear heads, length 9.5 cm

A Roman bronze military ring, corn motif, 1st-3rd century AD

A Roman bronze military ring, corn motif, 1st-3rd century AD

A Roman bronze Herm, bearded bust of a God, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman bronze Herm, bearded bust of a God, 1st-3rd century AD, length 6 cm. Provenance: purchased Nemesis Ancient & Antiquities, USA, 2003

A Roman pale green glass bottle, Eastern Europe, 3rd-4th…

A Roman pale green glass bottle, Eastern Europe, 3rd-4th century AD, cylindrical bottle, flared rim, height 15 cm. Provenance: purchased Pathenon Gallery, London, England

A Roman glass jug with opalescent patternation, 3rd century Ad

Opalescent Roman Glass Jug, 3rd Century AD

A Roman glass jug with opalescent patternation, 3rd century Ad

A fine Roman terracotta pomegranate size with dish

Roman Pomegranate Terracotta Dish

A fine Roman terracotta pomegranate size with dish

A Roman terracotta eight light oil lamp

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Eight Lights

A Roman terracotta eight light oil lamp

A small collection of Roman artifacts, six pieces in total.…

Roman Artifact Collection: 6 Pieces, 1 Large Plate

A small collection of Roman artifacts, six pieces in total. Largest. Height 4 cm, diameter 19 cm

Three Roman bronze bangles and a fibula, the largest 8 cm…

Roman Bronze Bangles and Fibula Set

Three Roman bronze bangles and a fibula, the largest 8 cm diameter

A pair of Roman bone dice. circa 2nd Century Ad; Reputably from…

Roman Bone Dice: 2nd Century AD, Trier, 0.9cm Diameter

A pair of Roman bone dice. circa 2nd Century Ad; Reputably from Trier diameter .9 cm each.

A Roman terracotta amphora, 26 cm high

Roman Terracotta Amphora - 26cm

A Roman terracotta amphora, 26 cm high

A set of three antique Roman terracotta round bowls, Bowl 1: 22.…

Antique Roman Terracotta Round Bowls Set

A set of three antique Roman terracotta round bowls, Bowl 1: 22.5 cm, Bowl 2: 24 cm, Bowl 3: 27 cm

A Roman bronze phallic pendant, 1st century AD, often worn by…

A Roman bronze phallic pendant, 1st century AD, often worn by the military for good luck, found in Lincolnshire

A Roman bronze figure of an owl, familiar of the goddess…

A Roman bronze figure of an owl, familiar of the goddess Minerva, 1st-3rd century, from the Lockdales, with perspex stand, height 5 cm

A Roman green glass small bowl, 2nd-4th century AD, round body…

A Roman green glass small bowl, 2nd-4th century AD, round body with rolled rim, diameter 9 cm

A Roman pale green glass small dish, 2nd-4th century AD,…

A Roman pale green glass small dish, 2nd-4th century AD, rounded bowl with rolled rim, lustre detail, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: purchased Parthenon Gallery, London, England, 2001

Roman pottery pieces, c.7th century, five slipper terracotta…

Ancient Roman Pottery and Oil Lamps Collection

Roman pottery pieces, c.7th century, five slipper terracotta oil lamps, two late bronze age oil lamps, two Amphoras and Roman glass

Mud fish, 1st to 2nd-century AD terracotta fish. Egyptian or…

Nile Mud Fish Terracotta

Mud fish, 1st to 2nd-century AD terracotta fish. Egyptian or Roman; made from Nile mud. Similar example can be found in the British Museum. Length 6 cm. Width 14.5 cm

A collection of Roman blades and tweezers

Roman Blades and Tweezers Collection

A collection of Roman blades and tweezers

An Apulian black glazed Pottery cup, 4th century B.C. Decorated…

Apulian Black Glazed Pottery Cup with Vertical Striations

An Apulian black glazed Pottery cup, 4th century B.C. Decorated with vertical striations, flanked by a single handle. 8 cm high

Late Roman glass bangle, c.1st century BCE, of circular form,…

Late Roman Glass Bangle with Spiraled Surrounds

Late Roman glass bangle, c.1st century BCE, of circular form, with two exterior spiraled surrounds, in blue and white with interior green glass, with letter of authenticity, in display case, diameter 10 cm (edge to edge) purchased: Antiquarius, New…

A Roman glass flask, antique, BC, a small globular vase with a…

Antique Roman Glass Flask with Iridescent Green Colors

A Roman glass flask, antique, BC, a small globular vase with a long neck and an everted rim, in pale green colours with metallic iridescence, height 9 cm

Two Roman terracotta oil lamps, 1st-5th century AD, round flat…

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps with Portraits

Two Roman terracotta oil lamps, 1st-5th century AD, round flat body, a rounded handle, a wick hole and one spout, portrait detail to top, diameter 9-12 cm

A Roman iron dagger. 100BC-100AD. Ritually bent blade length 30…

Bent Blade Roman Dagger with Stand

A Roman iron dagger. 100BC-100AD. Ritually bent blade length 30 cm. Comes with stand

A bronze axe head, Eastern Mediterranean, c.1800 B.C, length 11.…

Bronze Axe Head, Eastern Mediterranean, c.1800 B.C

A bronze axe head, Eastern Mediterranean, c.1800 B.C, length 11.5 cm.

A Roman bronze candle holder, chain detail, 1st-3rd century AD

A Roman bronze candle holder, chain detail, 1st-3rd century AD

A rare flattened Roman glass bottle flask with iridescent…

Flattened Roman Glass Flask with Iridescent Patina

A rare flattened Roman glass bottle flask with iridescent patina and earth traces. Height 17.5 cm

Vespasiun, 69-79AD, Trajan, 98-117AD & Faustina(Wife of…

Vespasiun, 69-79AD, Trajan, 98-117AD & Faustina(Wife of Antonius Pius, 138-161AD, three Denarius coins

A Roman glass bottle vase in pale green with pontil mark.…

Pale Green Roman Glass Vase with Pontil Mark

A Roman glass bottle vase in pale green with pontil mark. Height 17 cm

Two Roman terracotta oil lamps, 1st-5th century AD, one with…

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamps with Leda and Portrait Detail

Two Roman terracotta oil lamps, 1st-5th century AD, one with Leda and the swan detail, round flat body, a rounded handle, a wick hole and one spout, portrait detail to top, diameter 6-8 cm

A small Roman terracotta pot, 1st-5th century, rounded body,…

Roman Terracotta Pot with Ring Handle

A small Roman terracotta pot, 1st-5th century, rounded body, ring handle, height 5.5 cm

A collection of Roman fragments from military armour, 1st-3rd…

A collection of Roman fragments from military armour, 1st-3rd century AD, silvered cuirass plaque cavalry sporting armour worn over chain mail coat. From Bulgaria, eagle, Minerva head and shield representations

A South Italian black glazed guttus with ribbed body, pierced…

South Italian Black Guttus with Ribbed Body and Spout

A South Italian black glazed guttus with ribbed body, pierced central discus and side mask spout 4th century BC, 11 cm wide

A Roman catapult bolt arrow, incised detail, 2nd-4th century AD,…

A Roman catapult bolt arrow, incised detail, 2nd-4th century AD, found in Eastern Europe, length 12.5 cm

A Roman lead votary of Jupiter, 1st-3rd century AD, delicate…

A Roman lead votary of Jupiter, 1st-3rd century AD, delicate lead votary of Jupiter riding a horse. He was part of a triad (with Hermes and Atargatis) worshipped at Heliopolis-Baalbek and ceremoniously thrown into the spring at Ain Lejouj. Attached to…

A Roman bronze oil lamp, crescent of Diana, Lincolnshire,…

A Roman bronze oil lamp, crescent of Diana, Lincolnshire, England, 1st-2nd century AD, Diana was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the moon, her symbol, a crescent moon was often depicted on Roman pieces, length 11 cm. Provenance: purchased Garry…

Set of three Roman oil lamps

Roman Oil Lamp Trio

Set of three Roman oil lamps

Three large columns, Roman shaped. One in blue and two in pink.…

Roman-inspired Concrete Columns in Blue and Pink

Three large columns, Roman shaped. One in blue and two in pink. Each column comprising several concrete pieces. Blue column height 186 cm, diameter 37 cm, pink columns height 164 cm, diameter 37 cm

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, 1st-5th century AD, round flat…

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Portrait Detail

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, 1st-5th century AD, round flat body, a ring handle, a wick hole and one spout, portrait detail to top, diameter 6 cm

A Roman clay pot with incised pattern, 1st -3rd century, height…

Roman Incised Clay Pot, 1st-3rd Century, 12cm Height

A Roman clay pot with incised pattern, 1st -3rd century, height 12 cm

Black Etruscan Pottery vase 8th - 6th century B.C, Cerveteri…

Etruscan Bucchero Skyphos with Glass Dome and Base

Black Etruscan Pottery vase 8th - 6th century B.C, Cerveteri Tomb with label stating Etruscan Bucchero Skyphos having two handles, comes with glass dome and base, height 7.5, width 16 cm, depth 9 cm.

Etruscan Greek 'Duck' askos terracotta vessel dating 430--410BC…

Etruscan Greek Duck Askos Vessel (430-410BC) w/ COA

Etruscan Greek 'Duck' askos terracotta vessel dating 430--410BC with certificate of authenticity

Three framed decorative prints depicting Roman covered urns 28…

Roman Urn Trio Decorative Prints

Three framed decorative prints depicting Roman covered urns 28 x 18 cm

A Roman period miniature glass bottle on stand, height 14 cm,…

A Roman period miniature glass bottle on stand, height 14 cm, with certificate of authenticity

A Roman/Celtic bronze spearhead, 1st century AD, found at St…

A Roman/Celtic bronze spearhead, 1st century AD, found at St Albans town centre while pipe laying, c.1960, length 17 cm

A Roman iron Caltrope, 1st-3rd century AD, spike for impeding…

A Roman iron Caltrope, 1st-3rd century AD, spike for impeding horses & men, damage to one end

Two Roman lead slingshot bullets, 1st-4th century AD, lead…

Two Roman lead slingshot bullets, 1st-4th century AD, lead slingshot projectile from Spain with C. N Mag-Pompey the great inscribed on one, length 3.5-6 cm

A Roman small bronze figure of a cockerel, timber stand,…

A Roman small bronze figure of a cockerel, timber stand, Romano-British-Parthenon, height 2.75 cm

A Roman Spearhead, 1st-3rd century AD, spearhead with original…

A Roman Spearhead, 1st-3rd century AD, spearhead with original wood intact from 1st C AD military site in Germany (near Munich), shows ancient repair, length 27 cm

A Roman Samian low bowl, Gaul, 1st century AD, flat body with…

A Roman Samian low bowl, Gaul, 1st century AD, flat body with flared & rolled rim, flat footed base, diameter 15 cm, height 4.5 cm

A Roman green glass flask, Eastern Empire, 1st-2nd century AD,…

A Roman green glass flask, Eastern Empire, 1st-2nd century AD, cylindrical body, tapering neck, height 15 cm

A cast metal Grecian/Roman bust, height 31 cm

Metal Grecian/Roman Bust - 31cm Height

A cast metal Grecian/Roman bust, height 31 cm

A cast concrete bust of a classical Roman young man, on socle…

Roman Young Man Bust on Socle Base

A cast concrete bust of a classical Roman young man, on socle base. Height 49 cm.

A Roman plaster bust, Marcus Tullius Cicero, height 58 cm

Roman Cicero Plaster Bust - 58cm Height

A Roman plaster bust, Marcus Tullius Cicero, height 58 cm