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.
Necklace with Pendant of a Female Bust and Head of Medusa or Helios on Clasp
2nd century
57.521
On view
Pair of Earrings with Rosette and Pendant
2nd-3rd century CE
VO.72 (57.612, 57.613)
On view
Intaglio with a Circus and Chariot Race
2nd-4th century CE (Roman Imperial)
42.1314
On view
Intaglio with Mithras Slaying the Bull and the God Abraxas Set in a Mount
2nd-3rd century CE (Roman Imperial)
42.868
On view
Sarcophagus for an Infant with Two Cupids Holding a Shield
2nd-3rd century (Roman Imperial)
23.162
On view
Intaglio Fragment with Amphitrite and Poseidon on a Sea Monster
2nd century
42.538
On view
Panel with the Marriage of Peleus and Thetis
2nd-3rd century; Carvings: 19th-early 20th century (Roman Imperial-modern)
71.500