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A ROMAN MARBLE PORTRAIT HEAD OF THE EMPEROR AUGUSTUS AS PONTIFEX MAXIMUS OF ARA PACIS TYPE
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A ROMAN MARBLE PORTRAIT HEAD OF THE EMPEROR AUGUSTUS AS PONTIFEX MAXIMUS OF ARA PACIS TYPE

1ST CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN MARBLE PORTRAIT HEAD OF THE EMPEROR AUGUSTUS AS PONTIFEX MAXIMUS OF ARA PACIS TYPE
1ST CENTURY A.D.
With short wavy hair, heavy lidded eyes, deeply furrowed brow, wearing pontificial veil draped over his head, mounted
13 3/8 in. (34 cm.) high
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Métamorphoses, pp. 240 and 407-408.

Augustus, the new Alexander, considered himself a descendant of Aeneas through the Julian line just as Alexander believed he was a descendant of Achilles through his mother. Taking the name Augustus after his victory at Actium, the Emperor was often portrayed modestly with a simply veiled head, dressed to offer sacrifices.