AD 92-96 Rome, Italy
Entrance arch in the Piazza di Tor Sanguigna
An example of cyclopean masonry-
AD 92-96 Rome, Italy
Entrance arch in the Piazza di Tor Sanguigna
An example of cyclopean masonry-
AD 6 Rome, Italy
White marble
Remaining part of the temple dedicated to Roman mythology figures Castor and Pullox and the site of the cavalry parade commemorating their victory. The columns are composite order with fluted shaft and decorative capital.
Rome, Italy 211-216 BC
Marble
A surviving piece of the Aqua Antoniniana, and aqueduct which brought water to Caracalla’s baths. This arch is decorated lavishly because as was the norm for aqueduct arches that passed over roads. Has composite capitals (combining the volutes of Ionic order and Acanthus leaves of the Corinthian).
1st Century BC
Bronze Candelabrum. Utilitarian and designed to serve its purpose. The feet are decoratively shaped like an animal leg/foot but are still simple.