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.
Alabastron in the Form of a Dead Hare
second half 6th century BCE (Archaic)
48.196
On view
Scarab Carved in Intaglio with a Pig-Man
5th century BCE (Late Archaic-Classical)
42.847
On view
Rolling Table with Four Lions at the Corners
5th century BCE (late Archaic-Classical)
54.166
Handle in the Form of a Panther
5th century BCE (Late Archaic-Classical)
54.1373
On view
Cista Handle in the Form of a Man Somersaulting
5th century BCE (Late Archaic-Classical)
54.98
On view
Athena
Original: 5th century BCE; Copy: 1st century BCE-3rd century CE (Roman Imperial)
54.965
Scarab with Herakles Holding the Apples of the Hesperides
5th century BCE (Late Archaic-Classical)
42.486
Athena
Original: 5th century BCE; Copy: 1st century BCE-3rd century CE (Roman Imperial)
54.920
Scarab with Reclining Herakles Set in a Swivel Ring
first half 5th century BCE (Late Archaic-Classical)
42.494
Cista Handle in the Form of a Woman Somersaulting
5th-4th century BCE (Late Archaic-Classical)
54.101
On view
Pair of Etruscan "Bullae"
5th century BCE (Late Archaic-Classical)
VO.67 (57.1950, 57.574)