Details
A ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF THE EMPEROR HADRIAN (117-138 A.D.), head turned to his left gazing upwards, eyes with semi-circular incised iris and pupil, with close-knit brow, wearing short beard and moustache, with drilled wavy hair swept forwards and tight curls framing his face, on bust with the paludamentum or military cloak clasped to his right shoulder, socled mount, head probably Roman
26in. (66cm.) high
Condition: back of head repaired, one of the folds restored and repair line joining the neck to the bust
26in. (66cm.) high
Condition: back of head repaired, one of the folds restored and repair line joining the neck to the bust
Provenance
Maynard Mitchell collection, Rose Place, Claines, Worcester