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Head Of A Monumental Statue: Dea Roma (?) Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (cast maker)

Artist

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (cast maker) Copenhagen

Date Second half of the 2nd century AD (original), early 20th century (plaster cast)
Object type plaster cast
Medium, technique plaster
Dimensions

72 x 40 x 37 cm

Inventory number Ag.28
Collection Classical Antiquites - Plaster casts
On view Star Fortress (Komárom), Classical Greek and Classicising Roman Art: Athenian Funerary Monuments, Gallery V

The monumental piece in Copenhagen belonged to a statue with only its head and limbs carved of marble. These were attached to a structure made of a different material (for example wood), and draped in precious textiles. A large part of the helmet of the goddess is lost, and so are the eyes that were perhaps made of metal and glass. The statue was earlier identified as Minerva, but has lately been regarded as Dea Roma. The goddess personifying Rome was honoured in a cult shared with Augustus, who founded the empire. The statue follows the traditions of Classical Greek art.

References

Hekler, Antal, Az antik gipszgyűjtemény I-II., Budapest, 1919-1920, 1923, no. no. 158.

This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.

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