Sculpture, Testa di Marco Aurelio - 33 cm - marble dust
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Sculptural head of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, titled Testa di Marco Aurelio, dating to the second century AD, made from marble powder in Italy, with dimensions 16 cm wide, 18 cm deep and 33 cm high and weighing 4.0 kg, in good condition and unsigned.
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Beautiful sculpture depicting the head of Emperor Marcus Aurelius of the second century AD.
Artwork made using ancient sculptural techniques in Carrara marble powder.
The work was found in the ancient Roman city of Tarraco (Tarragona, today in Spain).
This bust represents the emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius.
Succesor of Antoninus Pius, he culminated the so-called Golden Age of the Roman Empire, in office from 161-180 AD.
His philosophical and historical education allowed him to confront a difficult realm, marked by invasions, epidemics, and the betrayals of his generals.
He implemented administrative reforms to benefit the most needy sectors of society.
During the harsh military campaigns, he wrote his philosophical work in Greek, “Meditations.”
The original piece is preserved at the National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona, Spain, in the ancient Roman city.
The indicated dimensions are inclusive of the base, where present.
A fast and secure shipment with a tracking code is guaranteed.
Shipping and packing are entrusted to a company (professional packing).
Beautiful sculpture depicting the head of Emperor Marcus Aurelius of the second century AD.
Artwork made using ancient sculptural techniques in Carrara marble powder.
The work was found in the ancient Roman city of Tarraco (Tarragona, today in Spain).
This bust represents the emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius.
Succesor of Antoninus Pius, he culminated the so-called Golden Age of the Roman Empire, in office from 161-180 AD.
His philosophical and historical education allowed him to confront a difficult realm, marked by invasions, epidemics, and the betrayals of his generals.
He implemented administrative reforms to benefit the most needy sectors of society.
During the harsh military campaigns, he wrote his philosophical work in Greek, “Meditations.”
The original piece is preserved at the National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona, Spain, in the ancient Roman city.
The indicated dimensions are inclusive of the base, where present.
A fast and secure shipment with a tracking code is guaranteed.
Shipping and packing are entrusted to a company (professional packing).
Details
Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
marble dust
Title of artwork
Testa di Marco Aurelio
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
33 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
18 cm
Weight
4 kg
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