Genius Wearing a Toga

1st century CE (Roman Imperial)

11.6 cm 21.3 cm 8 cm

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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 stri...

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38160
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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.
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संस्कृति
Roman
माध्यम
bronze, silver inlay

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