Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Senator
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Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Senator
About the Item
Panegyricist and fierce upholder of the Roman Pagan Tradition, one of the last men to wear the toga
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Roman, 4th-5th century A D
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- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U081110852155
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