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Source Description
The statuette represents the "genius," or spirit, of an important official. Such deities were honored in household cults during this period. The figure wears a toga that has been pulled up to cover his head, as worn by priests when taking part in religious sacrifices. The stripe (once inlaid) along the edge of the tunic and the type of shoes indicate that the figure a member of the senatorial class. The facial characteristics resemble the portraits of Emperor Nero (reigned 54-68 CE). Traces of silver inlay remain in the eyes.
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Document identity
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38160
label
Genius Wearing a Toga
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obj
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object
citationUrl
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7
Source metadata
id
38160
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Genius Wearing a Toga
description
The statuette represents the "genius," or spirit, of an important official. Such deities were honored in household cults during this period. The figure wears a toga that has been pulled up to cover his head, as worn by priests when taking part in religious sacrifices. The stripe (once inlaid) along the edge of the tunic and the type of shoes indicate that the figure a member of the senatorial class. The facial characteristics resemble the portraits of Emperor Nero (reigned 54-68 CE). Traces of silver inlay remain in the eyes.
provenance
Dr. Edgar S. Apolant, Port Washington, NY, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Joseph Brummer, 1943, by purchase [Brummer inv. no. N5487]; Joseph Brummer Sale, New York, Part I, April 20, 1949, lot 141; Walters Art Museum, 1949, by purchase.
date
1st century CE (Roman Imperial)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Metal
sculpture (visual works)
imageCount
7
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7
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
21.3
height
11.6
depth
8
dimensionsRaw
H: 8 3/8 × W: 4 9/16 × D: 3 1/8 in. (21.3 × 11.6 × 8 cm)
Source extras
cul
Roman
med
bronze, silver inlay
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6191
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ROM
exhibition_ids
2507
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