Roman Empire
The Walters’ collection contains one of the largest assemblages of ancient art in the United States. The most treasured objects in the collection of ancient Roman art at the Walters are the seven sarcophagi from the tomb of the prominent Licinian and Calpurnian families in Rome. The intricate marble carvings, depicting mythological scenes, rank them among the finest ancient Roman sarcophagi in the world. Exquisite Etruscan bronzes and Roman portraits, including powerful depictions of the emperors Augustus and Marcus Aurelius, are further highlights of the collection.
The Walters’ collection contains one of the largest assemblages of ancient art in the United States. The most treasured objects in the collection of ancient Roman art at the Walters are the seven sarcophagi from the tomb of the prominent Licinian and Calpurnian families in Rome. The intricate marble carvings, depicting mythological scenes, rank them among the finest ancient Roman sarcophagi in the world. Exquisite Etruscan bronzes and Roman portraits, including powerful depictions of the emperors Augustus and Marcus Aurelius, are further highlights of the collection.
Intaglio with a Warrior Holding a Helmet Set in a Ring
5th century BCE or 18th century (Late Archaic-Classical or modern)
42.855
Cista Depicting Helen of Troy and Paris
4th century BCE (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
54.132
On view
Torso of Artemis with Head of Aphrodite
Original: 4th-2nd century BCE; Roman copy: 1st century CE (Hellenistic-Roman)
23.82
On view
Bowl with Female Bust in Relief
4th-3rd century BCE (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
48.120
Patera with Figural Handle
4th-3rd century BCE (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
54.162
On view
Intaglio with Oedipus and the Sphinx Set in a Ring
4th-3rd century BCE (Hellenistic)
42.465
Cista Handle in the Form of Two Wrestlers
4th-3rd century BCE (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
54.936
On view
Cista Depicting an Assembly of Warriors
4th-3rd century BCE (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
54.134
On view
Cista Depicting a Dionysian Revel and Perseus with Medusa's Head
4th-3rd century BCE (Late Classical-Hellenistic)
54.136
On view
