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FV-AN-0017

Roman Marble Portrait Head

Life-size, from a draped statue

£8,750

Collection
Antiquities
Period
Roman Empire
Date
c. AD 150–200
Origin
Italy
Culture
Roman
Material
Marble
Dimensions
288 × 196 × 214 mm
Weight
14.6 kg
Availability
Available
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