Bronze bust of Jupiter

Unknown

late 1st century BCE–1st century CE · Bronze, copper · Greek and Roman Art

The bust likely served as an emblema (centerpiece) of a bowl. Jupiter wears an aegis with gorgoneion over his left shoulder. The right nipple is inlaid with copper.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 1st century BCE–1st century CE

Medium

Bronze, copper

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1917