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 Mithras Slaying the Bull and the God Abraxas Set in a Mount
2nd-3rd century CE (Roman Imperial)
42.868
On view
Intaglio with a Circus and Chariot Race
2nd-4th century CE (Roman Imperial)
42.1314
On view
Pair of Earrings with Rosette and Pendant
2nd-3rd century CE
VO.72 (57.612, 57.613)
On view
Altar Dedicated to M. Iunius Rufus by his Tutor Soterichus
2nd century CE (Roman Imperial)
23.18
Pendant, Harpocrates with Anubis and Horus Falcom
2nd century (Greco-Roman)
57.1434
On view
Panel with the Marriage of Peleus and Thetis
2nd-3rd century; Carvings: 19th-early 20th century (Roman Imperial-modern)
71.500
Panel with Classical Figures
2nd-3rd century; Carvings: 19th-early 20th century (Roman Imperial-modern)
71.501
