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Roman Carved Marble Torso in Military Dress, circa 2nd-3rd Century
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A well carved Roman marble figure of a male in military dress, late Roman Period, circa 2nd-3rd century.
The figure portrayed dressed in military attire, wearing a cuirass molded with idealized musculature, a pleated skirt, known as a pterubes, and a cape called a paludamentum draped loosely around one shoulder and resting in the crook of his arm.
Although fragmentary, missing his head, both arms, and legs, this figure still commands a presence, standing upright with shoulders thrown back and chest out.
The marble degraded, with rough grains of calcite and quartz covering the surface, but still showing nice detail of the military uniform and the natural curves and musculature of the body. The marble with a warm, buttery sandy blond tone.
Mounted on a custom black metal stand.
Measures: Height of figure only 11.75".
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Classical Roman (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:2nd-3rd Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Fragment of a larger sculpture - missing head, arms and legs. The surface somewhat degraded. Leaning slightly on the mount.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894715963221
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