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Bust of Roman Emperor Elagabalus: P.4122-R-223

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Bust of Roman Emperor Elagabalus
Roman Emperors

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1928) by Whitley, Leonard

School or Style

Italian

Components of the work

Sheet Height 220 mm Width 162 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: HELIOGABALVS IMP.
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: XXIII
  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Number

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.4122-R-223
Primary reference Number: 200046
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Friday 12 December 2014 Updated: Friday 12 December 2014 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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