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 the Hora (Personification) of Summer
late 1st century BCE-early 1st century CE (Early Roman Imperial)
42.1341
On view
Intaglio of a Mithraic Sacrifice
late 1st century BCE (Late Hellenistic)
42.1342
On view
Mold for a Bowl with Triton, Nereids, and Dolphins
late 1st century BCE-early 1st century CE (Early Roman Imperial)
48.2103
Cameo with a Man Reading from a Scroll Set in a Ring
Gem: 1st-2nd century CE; Ring: 17th century (Roman Imperial)
42.1344
Pendant in the Form of a Round Box with Lions Attacking a Bull
1st century
57.587
On view
