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    Mosaic with octopus, 2nd or 3rd century AD
    Mosaic with octopus, 2nd or 3rd century ADTilling the Land, 100 ADPlough share 2nd or 3rd century ADThe Law (Legal Tablet), Malaga. 86 ADThe Law. 1st century ADRoman Helmet and Spear, 100 ADBronze water pump, 1st century ADThe Roman Circus, 2nd or 3rd century AD1Silvanus, 1st century ADNiños con pájaros, 1st or 2nd century ADNiños con pájaros, 1st or 2nd century ADLucia, wife of Augustus, 14-19 AD325 liter clay jar, 2nd-3rd century ADMosaic with Genius of the Year, 2nd century ADPlant mosaic, 4th century ADChariot wheel hub caps. 3rd or 4th century AD

    MAN (Hispano-Roman)

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    On the first floor, the Hispano-Roman collection features artifacts from both local digs and notable private collections, such as those of the Marquis of Salamanca.

    Highlights include Roman mosaics, statues, bronzes, and everyday objects, arranged to evoke a forum-like atmosphere.

    The mosaics, in particular, are displayed both on floors and walls, offering insight into Roman domestic and public life.

    The bronze Roman statues of children with birds is Niños con pájaros, (Children with Birds), a pair of rare Roman bronze sculptures. These statues were stolen from Spain and later recovered after being illegally sold in the US for millions. The sculptures, dating from the 1st–2nd century AD, depict two children each holding a bird—a motif often associated with Roman funerary or domestic art. Their recovery was a significant victory for cultural heritage protection, and they are now considered among the most valuable Roman bronzes in the National Archaeological Museum’s collection.    Read more