Collections
The Museum of Gloucester is home to an immense collection of archaeological treasures including the world-famous Birdlip Mirror, impressive Roman tombstones and the Gloucester Tables Set, the oldest complete backgammon set in the world. The building also houses a significant collection of art including paintings by Richard Wilson, Thomas Gainsborough, John Atkinson Grimshaw and Thomas Dibdin.
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3D model of Roman Venus Figurine (© Cotswold Archeology)
3D film of Roman ‘Venus’ figurine
This wonderful item dates to 1st or 2nd century AD, so is around 1800-1900 years old. The statuatte depicts the goddess Venus and is made of pipeclay, which were made in Gaul. It was found in a Roman rubbish pit that was part of a large suburb just outside the city walls. It’s completeness is what makes it rare, as often they were deliberately broken for healing or magic rituals.
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Take a look at some of the other Roman artefacts in our collection below.
Watch Andy Armstrong, City Archaeologist talk about this important item…
Adopt An Object
You can adopt one of an eclectic range of objects from our collection – from a 19th century Gloucester rugby cap to a statue of the goddess Venus – each with their own fascinating story to discover. For your donation you can enjoy exclusive benefits, including a private tour of the museums collections.
