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Emperor Nero

Bust
17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This bronze bust depicts the Emperor Nero, with gilt drapery. It stands on a circular marble base with a chased ormolu band. The bust was made in Italy during the 17th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleEmperor Nero
Materials and techniques
Bronze, ormolu
Brief description
Bronze bust of Nero, Italian, 17th century
Physical description
Bust of Nero. Bronze, with gilt drapery. It stands on a circular marble base with a chased ormolu band.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32.5in
  • Weight: 16kg
Credit line
Bequeathed by John Jones
Object history
Jones Bequest.
Subject depicted
Summary
This bronze bust depicts the Emperor Nero, with gilt drapery. It stands on a circular marble base with a chased ormolu band. The bust was made in Italy during the 17th century.
Bibliographic references
  • List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1882. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1883. pp. 92
  • Catalogue of the Jones Bequest. 1924. II, No. 446
Collection
Accession number
991-1882

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Record createdJuly 24, 2008
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