Roman cavalry soldiers used pendants and other shiny metal objects to decorate their horses. There were various shapes and sizes of pendants, many of which had symbolic value. This particular pendant is fashioned in the shape of a leaf, with two round lobes flanking a longer central lobe. The leaf symbolises Roman viticulture (wine growing). 3D model of the Roman […]
Read More TextThis cooking pot was discovered in 1994 during an archaeological investigation in the hamlet Vogelzang, south of Maastricht in the Netherlands. This site showed a considerable quantity of flint tools and potshards discovered in a ten-by-ten-meter zone. During the examination of these, it was found that around ten entire pots could be reassembled from the pieces (Centre Céramique, 2007). 3D […]
Read More TextThe bead in this collection originates from the 6-7th century. It was traced back to the Frankish Empire which invaded the Netherlands in the 5th century. The Frankish bead was found in the grave of a deceased woman near Saint-Servatius in Maastricht, presumably to demonstrate her social power and/or protect her (S. Aarts, personal communication, March 1, 2023). Because it […]
Read More TextFound during an excavacation of one of Maastricht’s main squares Our Dear Lady, this is one of two bone skates owned by the Centre Ceramique. While today figure skating is a popular winter pastime, as well as a renowned Olympic sport, when this item was used over thousands of years ago, it was not for leisure. 3D model of the […]
Read More TextIn the 17th and 18th centuries, the city of Maastricht was well known for its manufacturing of weapons. The gunsmiths of Maastricht particularly focused on the production of military pistols and rifles (Widdershoven, 2007). One of their rifles that was developed in the year 1869 by Edouard de Beaumont, is the M1871 Beaumont (Leger Museum, 2014), which is presented to […]
Read More TextThis Oculist Stamp dating back to the Roman Period was found in Maastricht, the Netherlands in the 1980s near the historic Roman thermal baths (S. Aarts, personal communication, February 15, 2023). Oculist Stamps are tools that were used by Roman doctors for eye disease treatment (Birley, 1993, p. 111; James, 1926, p. 114). Specifically, these stamps were used to mark the […]
Read More TextThis Roman-British drinking cup was found in Sint Bernardusstraat in the city of Maastricht, Netherlands. It deptics a hunting scene in barbotine decoration involving a dog following what seems to be two deer. Due to the elite nature of hunting, dogs and scenes depicting dogs were popular symbols of wealth in Roman culture. Due to Maastricht’s Roman origins, innumerable remnants […]
Read More TextThe image depicted shows a component of the Roman roofing system called the tegula. To create a waterproof roof, the tegula is put together with an imbrex, making a complete structure that channels the water down and off of the roof. The tegulae are laid flat on the roof next to each other, while an imbrex is used to cover […]
Read More TextThis spout was found underneath Hotel Derlon at the square of Our Lady. A very important site where remains of a possible Roman sanctuary were found and the remains of the Roman fortress from the 4th century. This sprout could stratigraphically be dated to the late Iron and early Roman period, making it one of the oldest Roman objects found […]
Read More TextThe antler pick is a deer antler which has been cut and shaped to be a neolithic tool used for mining. The object is lightweight and durable with a wide base for gripping, the surface is uneven with its length stretching 44.2cm and a narrow hook with a blunted end from the repetitive striking of chalk, dirt and flint. 3D […]
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