Portrait bust of woman wearing chiton and undergarment. From Italy. Earlier fourth century.
PROVENANCE AND LOCATION
City:
Province:
Region:
Italy, provenance unknown
Details:
Current Location:
Rome, Palazzo Santa Croce, courtyard
OBJECT
Object:
Bust
Material:
Marble
Re-Use?
Yes
Clothing:
other; tunic/chiton
Hairstyle:
Central braid
Height(cm):
Attributes:
Beard:
n/a
SUBJECT
Honorand:
Position:
Gender:
Female
Awarder:
Position:
DATE
Earliest:
300
Latest:
350
MAIN REFERENCE
Bergmann, M. 'Fälschung, Umarbeitung oder eigener Stil. Beobachtungen zu einer ‘Konstantinischen’ Porträtbüste', Städel-Jahrbuch 10, Munich 1985, 52-4, figs. 13-15