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Empress Livia as the Goddess Ceres

Unknown artist, 30–55

Over life sized head with a wreath of laurel leaves and flowers. Most of the tip of the nose is lost, some damage to the face and most of the back of the head has broken away. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.

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Title of artwork, date

Empress Livia as the Goddess Ceres, 30–55

Date supported

2000

Medium and material

Marble

Dimensions

32 cm

Grant

50000

Total cost

103000

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