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Gezer Boundary Stone
One of the boundary stones from the site of Tel Gezer in modern-day Israel. These stones are believed to have been installed at the site in the Roman-period.
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Six-Chambered Gate at Tel Gezer
The six-chambered gate at Tel Gezer in modern-day Israel. This Iron Age gate was once thought built by King Solomon, however recent scholarship has cast doubt on this idea, with some scientific evidence pointing to a later date of construction...
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Plautus
A portrait illustration of the Roman Comedy writer Plautus, active in the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE.
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Aboriginal Australian Basket
An example of an oval basket used by the Aboriginal people of Yarra, Victoria, Australia. No date is recorded for the collection or creation of this item. In the Woi wurrung language this basket is called beenak beelang (woven basket). The...
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Aboriginal Australian Bathi Minydjalpi - Basket
This basket is a ceremonial basket of the Aboriginal people of Arnhem Bay, Northern Territory, Australia. This particular basket on display was created in 1942 CE and was loaned to Museum Victoria in March of that year. The Aboriginal language...
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Aboriginal Australian Alkwerte - Shield
Collected by Museum Victoria in the 1950's from the Arrente clan/language group of Alice Springs, Northern Territory. An Alkwerte was used for a range of purposes: as a shield, to help create fire and in ceremonial performances. These shields...
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Licinius
A gold aureus depicting Roman emperor (East) Licinius, r. 308-24 CE
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Maxentius
A bust of Roman emperor (West) Maxentius, r. 306-312 CE.
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Maximianus
A bust of Roman emperor (West) Maximianus, r. 286-305 CE.
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Carinus
A bust depicting Roman emperor Carinus, r. 283-285 CE.
