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Head of the Emperor Claudius

Unknown artist, 1st century

Head of the Emperor Claudius, in Parian marble. In a strongly Greek style, idealised and 'making the Emperor look as much like Augustus as possible'.

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Title of artwork, date

Head of the Emperor Claudius, 1st century

Date supported

1951

Medium and material

Parian marble

Dimensions

21 cm

Grant

70

Total cost

70

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