VRBS ROMA

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Frammento vitreo decorato con effigie in oro Dea Roma
21/04 - 01/10/2023
Musei Capitolini,
Palazzo dei Conservatori, Sala degli Arazzi

For the first time, the golden glass with the personification of the city of Rome, found during excavations for the construction of the Metro C station at Porta Metronia, will be on display.

During the ongoing work for the construction of the Metro C station at Porta Metronia, a fragment of glass, originally the bottom of a glass or cup, was found bearing the image of the personification of the city of Rome portrayed on gold leaf and represented, according to widespread iconography, with a helmet and lance. The exquisite workmanship of the piece, datable to the 4th century and thus to the height of the imperial age, was immediately evident. It is also unique in that no other glass artefacts decorated with this iconography are currently attested.

The exhibition, realised by the Sovrintendenza Capitolina in collaboration with the Soprintendenza Speciale di Roma Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio, Fine Arts and Landscape, therefore represents an extraordinary opportunity for the public of the Capitoline Museums to admire a piece of great historical and artistic importance, as well as having an obvious symbolic value for the city of Rome. Precisely because of its high representative value, the image was used as the effigy of the commemorative medal that is traditionally minted for Christmas in Rome.

Information

Place
Musei Capitolini
, Palazzo dei Conservatori, Sala degli Arazzi
Opening hours

From April 21 to October 1, 2023
Every day 9.30 - 19.30
Last admission one hour before closing time
Closed: 1 May

Before planning the visit, CONSULT THE NOTICES

Entrance ticket

Access to the exhibition is granted to holders of a ticket according to the current rates
Free admission with MIC card

Information

Call. 060608 (every day 9.00 - 19.00)

Promoted by
Roma Capitale, Assessorato alla Cultura, Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali in collaborazione con Soprintendenza Speciale di Roma Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio

Organized by
Zètema Progetto Cultura

Type
Exhibition|Archeology
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2776° Natale di Roma
Musei in Comune
19/04 - 23/04/2023
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