Head of an Emperor

1st century CE (Roman)

31.1 cm 66 cm 36.6 cm

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The large eyes and distinctive features suggest that this head represents the Flavian emperor Vespasian (reigned 69-79 CE). However, the flatness of the face and hairstyle suggest that this was originally a portrait head of Emperor Nero (reigned 54-68 CE) that was re-carved to...

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[Found at Pergamon (?)]; Jean P. Lambros Collection Sale, Athens, 1912, no. 268; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1912, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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