Circa 3rd Century Collection (page 2)

Step back in time to the circa 3rd century, a period filled with remarkable art and architecture that still captivates us today

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Jethawena Stupa

Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Jethawena Stupa
Sri Lanka - Sacred City of Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1982). The Jethawena Stupa

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Algeria, Timgad (Thamugadi), Roman city founded by Emperor Trajan (around 100 ad), Arch of Trajan

Algeria, Timgad (Thamugadi), Roman city founded by Emperor Trajan (around 100 ad), Arch of Trajan UNESCO World Heritage Site, roman civilization

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Writing material and instruments, schist tablet, inkwell and bronze styli, From Volubilis (Morocco)

Writing material and instruments, schist tablet, inkwell and bronze styli, From Volubilis (Morocco)
Roman civilization, 1st-3rd century A.D. Writing material and instruments: schist tablet, inkwell and bronze styli. From Volubilis (Morocco)

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Algeria, Djemila, Colossal head of the Emperor Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus)

Algeria, Djemila, Colossal head of the Emperor Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus, Leptis Magna)
Algeria, Djemila, Colossal head of the Emperor Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus, Leptis Magna, 146 - York 211) 2nd-3rd century A.D

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Front side of sarcophagus depicting wrestling children

Front side of sarcophagus depicting wrestling children
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Front side of a sarcophagus. Wrestling children

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Morocco, Meknes-El Menzeh, nymphaeum (early 3rd century A. D)

Morocco, Meknes-El Menzeh, nymphaeum (early 3rd century A. D. ) in House of Columns at Ancient city of Volubilis
Morocco - Meknes-El Menzeh - 3rd century A.D. Ancient city of Volubilis, settled by Romans since 1st century A.D. (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1997). House of the Columns

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Germany, Trier, relief depicting servant on monument at Igel

Germany, Trier, relief depicting servant on monument at Igel
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Detail of the Monument at Igel (Trier, Germany): a servant

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Spain, Seville, Ecija, Mosaic work depicting Bacchus (Dionysus)

Spain, Seville, Ecija, Mosaic work depicting Bacchus (Dionysus) 3rd Century, Museo Arqueologico (Archaeological Museum), Hispanic-Roman art

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Strigil marble sarcophagus with relief depicting Good Shepherd and lion heads, from Rome

Strigil marble sarcophagus with relief depicting Good Shepherd and lion heads, from Rome
Roman civilization, 3rd century. Strigil marble sarcophagus. Relief depicting the Good Shepherd and lion heads. From Rome

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Inscription concerning regulations for exploitation of imperial possessions under Septimius

Inscription concerning regulations for exploitation of imperial possessions under Septimius Severus, from Ain-Uassel
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Inscription concerning the regulations for the exploitation of imperial possessions under Septimius Severus, 209-210 A.D. From Ain-Uassel, Tunisia

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Italy, Rome, Relief from the temple of Isis and Serapis, imperial age

Italy, Rome, Relief from the temple of Isis and Serapis, imperial age 3rd Century A.D. Italy, Rome, Museo Nazionale Romano (National Roman Museum; Archaeological Museum)

Circa 3rd Century Collection: The Pillar of the Farmer, relief depicting a fruit market and two farmers tilling the soil

The Pillar of the Farmer, relief depicting a fruit market and two farmers tilling the soil Belgium, Luxembourg, Arlon, Musee Luxembourgeois (Archaeological Museum), Gallo-Roman art

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Mosaic depicting dice players, from El Djem, Tunisia

Mosaic depicting dice players, from El Djem, Tunisia
Roman civilization, 3rd century. Mosaic depicting dice players. From El Djem, Tunisia

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Relief depicting priests of Cybele during celebration of cult, from Necropolis of Sacred Island

Relief depicting priests of Cybele during celebration of cult, from Necropolis of Sacred Island, Rome
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Relief depicting priests of Cybele during celebration of her cult. From the necropolis of the Isola Sacra (Sacred Island), Rome

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Incomplete marble statue of sophist, 193-211 a. d. from Ephesus, Turkey, detail

Incomplete marble statue of sophist, 193-211 a. d. from Ephesus, Turkey, detail
Roman civilization, 2nd-3rd century A.D. Incomplete marble statue of sophist, 193-211 A.D. From Ephesus, Turkey. Detail

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Game objects made from ivory, dice, knucklebones (astragaloi) and counters, From Volubilis (Morocco)

Game objects made from ivory, dice, knucklebones (astragaloi) and counters, From Volubilis (Morocco)
Roman civilization, 1st-3rd century A.D. Game objects made from ivory: dice, knucklebones (astragaloi) and counters. From Volubilis (Morocco)

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Funerary bust of priest, from Oxyrhynchos

Funerary bust of priest, from Oxyrhynchos
Egyptian civilization, Roman Period, 3rd-4th century. Funerary bust of priest, from Oxyrhynchos

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Sarcophagus from Vicovaro depicting Calydonian boar hunt, an episode from legend of Meleager

Sarcophagus from Vicovaro depicting Calydonian boar hunt, an episode from legend of Meleager
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Sarcophagus from Vicovaro depicting the Calydonian boar hunt, an episode from the legend of Meleager

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Funerary stele of Knight Flavio Basso stationed in Noricum

Funerary stele of Knight Flavio Basso stationed in Noricum
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Funerary stele of Knight Flavio Basso stationed in Noricum

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Bronze statue of Gallus (Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus), Roman emperor from 251 to 253

Bronze statue of Gallus (Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus), Roman emperor from 251 to 253
Roman civilization, 3rd century. Bronze statue of Gallus (Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus), Roman emperor from 251 to 253

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Relief portraying Syrian divinities wearing Roman military uniforms, from Palmyra (Syria)

Relief portraying Syrian divinities wearing Roman military uniforms, from Palmyra (Syria)
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Relief portraying Syrian divinities wearing Roman military uniforms. From Palmyra (Syria)

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Morocco, Meknes-El Menzeh, Rainwater basin impluvium in House of Ephebus at Ancient city of

Morocco, Meknes-El Menzeh, Rainwater basin impluvium in House of Ephebus at Ancient city of Volubilis
Morocco - Volubilis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1997). City annexed to Imperial Rome in 1st century AD. Rainwater basin impluvium at House of Ephebus

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Front side of sarcophagus depicting father surrounded by his family, Detail

Front side of sarcophagus depicting father surrounded by his family, Detail
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Front side of a sarcophagus. Father surrounded by his family. Detail

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Bronze slab with Edict of Caracalla with Inscription concerning emperors recommendation to pay

Bronze slab with Edict of Caracalla with Inscription concerning emperors recommendation to pay taxes, 212 A. D
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Bronze slab with the Edict of Caracalla. Inscription concerning emperors recommendation to pay taxes, 212 A.D. From Banasa, Morocco

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Statue of female figure portrayed as Ceres

Statue of female figure portrayed as Ceres
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Statue of female figure portrayed as Ceres, 235-250 A.D

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Sculpture decoration of sarcophagus of child representing myth of Prometheus, from Colli Albani

Sculpture decoration of sarcophagus of child representing myth of Prometheus, from Colli Albani, Rome
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Detail of sculpture decoration of sarcophagus of a child representing the myth of Prometheus. From Colli Albani, Rome

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Relief depicting a meal scene in a house

Relief depicting a meal scene in a house Belgium, Luxembourg, Arlon, Musee Luxembourgeois (Archaeological Museum), Gallo-Roman art

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Servant preparing banquet, from Carthage, Mosaic

Servant preparing banquet, from Carthage, Mosaic
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Servant preparing a banquet. Mosaic from Carthage

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Furniture ornament depicting lioness attacking African boy, ivory inlaid with lapis lazuli

Furniture ornament depicting lioness attacking African boy, ivory inlaid with lapis lazuli, from Nimrud, Iraq
Persian civilization, 9th-8th century b.C. Furniture ornament depicting a lioness attacking an African boy, ivory inlaid with lapis lazuli. From Nimrud, Iraq

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Front side of sarcophagus depicting Priamus ransoming Hectors body, Detail

Front side of sarcophagus depicting Priamus ransoming Hectors body, Detail
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Front side of a sarcophagus. Priamus ransoming Hectors body. Detail

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Relief with funerary banquet, from Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Relief with funerary banquet, from Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Roman civilization, 2nd-3rd century A.D. Relief with funerary banquet, from Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Marble relief depicting sacrifice scene

Marble relief depicting sacrifice scene
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Marble relief depicting a sacrifice scene

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Marble statue of Apollo Citharoedus, from Frigidarium of Baths of Faustina at Miletus, Turkey

Marble statue of Apollo Citharoedus, from Frigidarium of Baths of Faustina at Miletus, Turkey
Roman civilization, 2nd-3rd century A.D. Marble statue of Apollo Citharoedus. From the Frigidarium, Baths of Faustina, Miletus, Turkey

Circa 3rd Century Collection: The Pillar of the Tax-Payers, relief depicting a tax payment

The Pillar of the Tax-Payers, relief depicting a tax payment 3rd Century A.D. Belgium, Luxembourg, Arlon, Musee Luxembourgeois (Archaeological Museum), Gallo-Roman art

Circa 3rd Century Collection: England, Hadrians Wall, Sculpture representing the birth of the god Mithras from an egg

England, Hadrians Wall, Sculpture representing the birth of the god Mithras from an egg 3rd Century A.D. Newcastle University Museum of Antiquities, Roman art

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Tunisia, Mahdia Governorate, El Jem (El Djem), Second floor gallery of roman amphitheatre

Tunisia, Mahdia Governorate, El Jem (El Djem), Second floor gallery of roman amphitheatre
Tunisia - Mahdia Governorate - El Djem (El-Jemm) - Roman Amphitheater (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979), 3rd century A.D. Second floor gallery

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Croatia, Salona, Solin, Mosaic floor

Croatia, Salona, Solin, Mosaic floor 3rd Century A.D. Croatia, Spalato, Arheoloski Muzej U Splitu (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Circa 3rd Century Collection: France, Lyon, Relief depicting roman soldiers

France, Lyon, Relief depicting roman soldiers 3rd century A.D.. Gallo-Roman art, Musee de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine (Archaeological Museum)

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Relief depicting a farmer reaping a field

Relief depicting a farmer reaping a field Belgium, Luxembourg, Arlon, Musee Luxembourgeois (Archaeological Museum), Gallo-Roman art

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Front side of sarcophagus depicting child surrounded by Muses, Detail

Front side of sarcophagus depicting child surrounded by Muses, Detail
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Front side of a sarcophagus. Child surrounded by the Muses. Detail

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Inscription on bronze tablets, military diploma granted by emperors Elagabalus

Inscription on bronze tablets, military diploma granted by emperors Elagabalus
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Inscription on bronze tablets, a military diploma granted by the emperors Elagabalus and Septimius Severus to a sailor of Miseno military fleet, November 29, 221

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Croatia, Salona, Solin, Mosaic floor depicting Apollo playing the lyre

Croatia, Salona, Solin, Mosaic floor depicting Apollo playing the lyre 3rd Century A.D. Croatia, Spalato, Arheoloski Muzej U Splitu (Archaeological Museum), Roman civilization

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Scene of embalmment on mummy of Crates, from Dayr al-Madinah

Scene of embalmment on mummy of Crates, from Dayr al-Madinah
Egyptian civilization, Roman Period, 3rd-4th century. Cartonnage of mummy of Crates (son of Pebos) from Dayr al-Madinah. Detail with scene of embalmment

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Bricklayer bronze set square and compasses, From Banasa (Morocco)

Bricklayer bronze set square and compasses, From Banasa (Morocco)
Roman civilization, 1st-3rd century A.D. Bricklayer bronze set square and compasses. From Banasa (Morocco)

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Egyptian relief with Diocletian offerer to Egyptian god Buchis Bull

Egyptian relief with Diocletian offerer to Egyptian god Buchis Bull
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Egyptian relief with Diocletian offerer to the Egyptian god Buchis Bull

Circa 3rd Century Collection: France, lyon, Gold and emeralds earrings

France, lyon, Gold and emeralds earrings 3rd-4th century A.D.. Gallic art, From the treasure of a lady from Lyon, Musee de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine (Archaeological Museum)

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Corinthian style bronze helmet, from Necropolis at Ayia Paraskevi, tomb 262

Corinthian style bronze helmet, from Necropolis at Ayia Paraskevi, tomb 262
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Corinthian style bronze helmet. From Necropolis at Ayia Paraskevi (Thessaloniki), tomb 262, circa 500 b.C

Circa 3rd Century Collection: Relief from sarcophagus from Acilia (Rome), Depicting Gordian III, Maximinus successor

Relief from sarcophagus from Acilia (Rome), Depicting Gordian III, Maximinus successor
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Relief from sacrophagus from Acilia (Rome). Depicting Gordian III, Maximinus successor

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Step back in time to the circa 3rd century, a period filled with remarkable art and architecture that still captivates us today. Marvel at the intricate details of The Great Ludovisi sarcophagus, where a trumpet player (tibicen) is brought to life through masterful craftsmanship. Journey to Morocco's Ancient city of Volubilis and be awestruck by the Basilica, an early 3rd-century marvel that stands as a testament to ancient architectural prowess. As you explore further, discover the Rainwater basin impluvium in Meknes-El Menzeh, Morocco, showcasing ingenious water management techniques from centuries ago. Sri Lanka's Jethawena Stupa beckons with its grandeur and spiritual significance, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of this ancient civilization. Roman history comes alive through various artifacts like the Roman Funerary stele depicting tax payment in Neumagen-Dhron, Germany. Witness bread making depicted in exquisite detail on a bas-relief from the 2nd-3rd century AD Rome – an ode to everyday life during this era. Travel eastward to India's Andhra Pradesh region and admire the intricately decorated pillar from Amaravati. This masterpiece showcases Indian Civilization at its finest. A marble bust of Emperor Gordian II takes us back to Gabies while a gold and precious stone necklace adorned with Caracalla's medallion transports us to Nikolaevo. Lastly, immerse yourself in Morocco once again as you encounter an early 3rd-century nymphaeum and revisit Volubilis' Basilica – both testaments to human ingenuity standing tall after centuries have passed. The circa 3rd century was truly an age of artistic brilliance and cultural diversity; these remnants offer glimpses into our shared past that continue to inspire awe today.