Head of Augustus (Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus 63 B.C.–14 A.D.) wearing the celestial crown

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17th–18th century · Sardonyx · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Head of Augustus (Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus 63 B.C.–14 A.D.) wearing the celestial crown — Unknown

This head was copied from an ancient cameo once in the Marlborough collection.

Artist: Unknown
Date: 17th–18th century
Medium: Sardonyx
Culture: probably Italian
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Credit line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1939

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