A BÖTTGER RED STONEWARE HEAD OF VITELLIUS
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A BÖTTGER RED STONEWARE HEAD OF VITELLIUS

CIRCA 1712-1715, MODELED BY PAUL HEERMANN

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A BÖTTGER RED STONEWARE HEAD OF VITELLIUS
CIRCA 1712-1715, MODELED BY PAUL HEERMANN
The emperor with closely-cropped hair incised as curls
3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) high

Lot Essay

Vitellius was known for feasting in the extreme, sometimes banqueting four times a day. Only ruling for eight months, his reign quickly ended with the outbreak of civil war in December of the year 69. When Vespasian's troops entered Rome, Vitellius was found hiding and was subsequently murdered at the Gemonian stairs.

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