Lot Essay
The emperor Vespasian reigned between A.D. 69-79 during the era of the Flavian dynasty. Other emperors who died leaving a favorable memory behind also had temples built to deify and honor them.
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AN ITALIAN MARMO ROSSO ANTICO MODEL OF THE TEMPLE OF VESPASIAN
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of typical form on a grey marble plinth
12¾in. high
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of typical form on a grey marble plinth
12¾in. high