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.
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![Image for Funeral Stele of Antaios Meilesios](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS4_23.175_Fnt_DD_AT19-tms.jpg)
Funeral Stele of Antaios Meilesios
late 1st-2nd century CE (Roman Imperial)
23.175
On view
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Sarcophagus for an Infant with Two Cupids Holding a Shield
2nd-3rd century (Roman Imperial)
23.162
On view
![Image for Necklace with Pendant of a Female Bust and Head of Medusa or Helios on Clasp](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL9_57.521_Fnt_BW.jpg)
Necklace with Pendant of a Female Bust and Head of Medusa or Helios on Clasp
2nd century
57.521
On view