A collection or display of ancient or antique objects, particularly Roman antiquities and artworks.
From Italian antica, feminine form of antico (ancient). This term is used in art and archaeology to describe collections of ancient artifacts, particularly from the Roman period.
Collectors and museums use 'antica' specifically when curating Roman-era pieces, and there's something poetic about using the Italian word—it connects modern scholars directly back to the Renaissance art lovers who first fell in love with these ancient treasures.
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