Sculpture
Bust of Emperor Hadrian
Details
- Date
- 2025
- Author / Artist
- Dimensions
- 70cm
- Material
- Jesomite
- Catalogue number
- SHPT.35
- Current location
- North Hall
A bronze painted bust of Emperor Hadiran, AD 78-138, created from a scan likely taken from a portrait bust of Hadrian in middle life, head slightly turned to the right with a short moustache and beard. his replaces the one of the busts from North Hall sold in the 1848 sale, the original was bronze.