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Roman Fish Mosaic, Como
A Roman floor mosaic depicting a fish. From Como, 5th-6th century CE. (Archaeological Museum of Como, Italy)
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Populonia
Populonia (Etruscan name: Pupluna or Fufluna), located on the western coast of Italy, was an important Etruscan town which flourished between the 7th and 2nd century BCE. Rich in metal deposits and so noted for its production of pig iron...
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Roman Geometric Floor Mosaic
A Roman floor mosaic with geometrical designs. From Como, 5th-6th century CE. (Archaeological Museum of Como, Italy)
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Gynaecological Instrument
A bronze gynaecological instrument, Roman, 1st century CE. (Archaeological Museum of Como, Italy)
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Pliny the Younger
Statue of Pliny the Younger in Como, possibly the work of Giovanni Rodari, dating from before 1480 CE.
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Roman Bronze Cooking Pot
A Roman bronze cooking pot, 1st century CE. (Archaeological Museum of Como, Italy)
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Roman Bird Fresco
A fragment of wall fresco from a Roman villa depicting a bird. 2nd century CE. (Archaeological Museum, Como, Italy)
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Roman Copper As
A Roman copper as coin depicting Domitian and aulos and lyre players. 88-89 CE. (Archaeological Museum of Como, Italy)
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Roman Balance Weights
Roman bronze balance weights. Probably used by a goldsmith or chemist. Imperial period. (Archaeological Museum, Como, Italy)
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Celtic Bronze Fastener
A Celtic bronze fastener, 7th century BCE. (Archaeological Museum of Como, Italy)
