Portrait bust of a Roman matron
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Portrait bust of a Roman matron
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Published 2017-09-08T10:13:01+00:00
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This bust of a private individual has often been taken to represent one of the emperor Augustus’s descendants, notably his granddaughter Agrippina the Elder, whose hairstyle is closely imitated here. It provides a good illustration of the way in which official images of the emperor and his family influenced Roman private portraits. The bust may have been a dedication, possibly set up in a shrine within the family house.
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| Date published | 08/09/2017 |
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| Title | Portrait bust of a Roman matron |
| Date | 2nd century A.D. |
| Artist | Unknown artist |
| Place | Museum of the Ancient Agora |
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