Italian Marble Profile Plaque of Roman Emperor Ceasar Vespasianus, Late 18th Century
This finely Late 18th Century (Grand Tour Period) modeled portrait relief plaque of the Roman Emperor Caesar Vespasian (9-79 AD) is carved from Carrara marble. Vespasian founded the Flavian Dynasty which ruled the Roman Empire for 27 years. Under his reign the Balkans, Judea and Egypt were brought under Roman control. It is framed with its original wood and black lacquered mounding.
Dimensions Height: 22 in. (55.88 cm)Width: 17 in. (43.18 cm)Depth: 3 in. (7.62 cm) Style Grand Tour (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Carrara Marble,Marble,Wood,Carved,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin: Italy
Period: 18th Century
This finely Late 18th Century (Grand Tour Period) modeled portrait relief plaque of the Roman Emperor Caesar Vespasian (9-79 AD) is carved from Carrara marble. Vespasian founded the Flavian Dynasty which ruled the Roman Empire for 27 years. Under his reign the Balkans, Judea and Egypt were brought under Roman control. It is framed with its original wood and black lacquered mounding.
Dimensions Height: 22 in. (55.88 cm)Width: 17 in. (43.18 cm)Depth: 3 in. (7.62 cm) Style Grand Tour (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Carrara Marble,Marble,Wood,Carved,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin: Italy
Period: 18th Century
This finely Late 18th Century (Grand Tour Period) modeled portrait relief plaque of the Roman Emperor Caesar Vespasian (9-79 AD) is carved from Carrara marble. Vespasian founded the Flavian Dynasty which ruled the Roman Empire for 27 years. Under his reign the Balkans, Judea and Egypt were brought under Roman control. It is framed with its original wood and black lacquered mounding.
Dimensions Height: 22 in. (55.88 cm)Width: 17 in. (43.18 cm)Depth: 3 in. (7.62 cm) Style Grand Tour (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Carrara Marble,Marble,Wood,Carved,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin: Italy
Period: 18th Century