Important example of Roman portrait art (in small format) of the imperial period in the collection of the Museum August Kestner. The object is representative of the collection of antique cameos and gems, which comprises around 2,000 pieces, 90% of which can be traced back to August Kestner. Portrait of the wife of Augustus and first empress of Rome with nodus hairstyle and crown braid. (AVS)
Former August Kestner Collection, Rome
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