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.
Cameo with a Man Reading from a Scroll Set in a Ring
Gem: 1st-2nd century CE; Ring: 17th century (Roman Imperial)
42.1344
Intaglio with Athena Promachos Set in a Ring
1st-2nd century CE (Roman Imperial)
42.1135
Intaglio with a Canopic Jar Set in a Ring
Gem: 1st-2nd century CE; Ring: 17th century (Roman Imperial)
42.1159
Intaglio with Ephesian Artemis Set in a Mount
1st-2nd century CE (Roman Imperial)
42.923
On view
Apollo and Herakles Fighting Over the Tripod
1st-2nd century CE (Roman Imperial)
23.164
On view
Harpocrates-Eros with Falcon, Jackal, Falcon and Serpent
1st-2nd century (Roman)
57.1436
Emperor Wearing a Toga
1st century CE; Restored head: 18th century (Roman Imperial)
23.226
On view
