A Roman emperor
Relief
ca. 1800 (made)
ca. 1800 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief representing the head of a man was probably made in Italy, in about 1800. The man depicted is perhaps a Roman Emperor.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | A Roman emperor (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved mother of pearl |
| Brief description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting the head of a man perhaps a Roman emperor, Italy, ca. 1800 |
| Physical description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting the head of a man. The head of a beardless man is shown in profile facing left. He is in classical costume and may represent a Roman emperor. The border is decorated with a wreath. The relief is thick and flat, two drilled holes in the top margin which is also chipped, at the back there are other holes for mounting., |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This relief representing the head of a man was probably made in Italy, in about 1800. The man depicted is perhaps a Roman Emperor. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.82-1929 |
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| Record created | November 26, 2004 |
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