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 Fragment with Amphitrite and Poseidon on a Sea Monster
2nd century
42.538
On view
Head of a Woman
Original: 138-192 CE; Recarved: late 3rd-4th century CE (Roman Imperial)
23.143
On view
Sarcophagus Depicting Castor and Pollux Seizing the Daughters of Leucippus
ca. 160 CE (Imperial)
23.32
On view
Intaglio with a Bust of a Woman Set in a Pin
second half 2nd century CE (Roman Imperial)
42.1259
Intaglio with a Bust of Julia Domna
late 2nd-3rd century CE (Roman Imperial)
42.1218
On view
Bottle with Colored Glass Trails ("Snake-Threads")
late 2nd-mid 3rd century CE (Roman Imperial)
47.57
