Sculpture, Testa di Marco Aurelio - 33 cm - marble dust
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Testa di Marco Aurelio, a sculpture in marble powder depicting the emperor Marcus Aurelius, dating to the second century AD, made in Italy, unsigned, in good condition, dimensions 16 cm wide, 18 cm deep, 33 cm high, weight 4.0 kg.
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Beautiful sculpture depicting the head of Emperor Marcus Aurelius from the second century AD. A work crafted with ancient sculptural techniques using Carrara marble dust.
The work Found in the ancient Roman city of Tarraco, (Tarragona today in Spain) This head represents Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Successor of Antoninus Pius, it culminates with the so-called golden age of the Roman Empire, in office between the years 161-180 A.D. His historical philosophical education allowed him to confront a difficult realm, marked by invasions, epidemics, and betrayals by his generals. He implemented administrative reforms for the benefit of 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, in Spain, in the ancient Roman city.
The indicated dimensions are understood to include the base, if present.
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Beautiful sculpture depicting the head of Emperor Marcus Aurelius from the second century AD. A work crafted with ancient sculptural techniques using Carrara marble dust.
The work Found in the ancient Roman city of Tarraco, (Tarragona today in Spain) This head represents Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Successor of Antoninus Pius, it culminates with the so-called golden age of the Roman Empire, in office between the years 161-180 A.D. His historical philosophical education allowed him to confront a difficult realm, marked by invasions, epidemics, and betrayals by his generals. He implemented administrative reforms for the benefit of 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, in Spain, in the ancient Roman city.
The indicated dimensions are understood to include the base, if present.
Ensures fast and secure shipping with a tracking code. Shipping and packaging are entrusted to a company specializing in professional packaging.
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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