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Pair of Italian Grand Tour Bronze Busts of the Roman Emperors Caligula and Nero
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A fine pair of small Italian Grand Tour patinated bronze busts mounted on square marble bases. The two emperors are well detailed and rest on circular shaped socles.
Caligula was Roman emperor from AD 37 to AD 41. The son of the popular Roman general Germanicus and Augustus' granddaughter Agrippina the Elder, Caligula was born into the first ruling family of the Roman Empire, conventionally known as the Julio-Claudian dynasty.
Nero was the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He was adopted by his great-uncle Claudius and became Claudius' heir and successor. Like Claudius, Nero became emperor with the consent of the Praetorian Guard. Elder, Caligula was born into the first ruling family of the Roman Empire, conventionally known as the Julio-Claudian dynasty.
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- Production TimeAvailable Now
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- Place of Origin
- Date of Manufacturecirca 1920
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- Materials and Techniques
- ConditionGood
- WearWear consistent with age and use.
- DimensionsH 8 in. x W 4.25 in. x D 2.5 in.H 20.32 cm x W 10.8 cm x D 6.35 cm
- Seller LocationFt. Lauderdale, FL
- Sold AsSet of 2
- Reference NumberLU2165312940531
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