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The Romans had a long history of making statuary in bronze, and thousands of images of gods and heroes, victorious athletes, statesmen, philosophers, and sacred animals filled ancient temples and homes. The material lent prestige and beauty to objects like these statuettes, most of which would have been dedicated to the gods.
- Bronze Statuette of Alexander the Great Portrayed as Helios, Asia Minor, ca. 2nd century CE
- Bronze Sculpture, Ceremonial Head of a Woman, Italy, ca. 1st century BCE
- Bronze Statuette of Hercules with the Lion Skin, Italy, ca. 4th century BCE
- Bronze Pin with the Head of a Jackal, Italy, ca. 2nd to 5th century CE
- Bronze Bust of a Boy Playing a Flute, Italy, ca. 8th century BCE
- Bronze Sculpture of a Running Wolf, Italy, ca. 1st century BCE
- Bronze Sculpture of a Standing Dog, Italy, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE
- Bronze Sculpture of a Mouse, Italy, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE
