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Greek and Roman life (Room 69)
This gallery will be partially closed until the end of February 2013
1450 BC – AD 500
Room 69 takes a cross-cultural look at the public and private lives of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The objects on display have been chosen to illustrate themes such as women, children, household furniture, religion, trade and transport, athletics, war, farming and many more.
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Bronze gladiator’s helmet 1st century AD
More informationBronze gladiator’s helmet 1st century AD
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White-ground jug, attributed to the Byrgos painter 490 BC
More informationWhite-ground jug, attributed to the Byrgos painter 490 BC
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Marble relief of Jason the physician and patient 2nd century AD
More informationMarble relief of Jason the physician and patient 2nd century AD
Around the walls supplementary displays illustrate individual crafts, on one side of the room, and Greek mythology, on the opposite side.
