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| Keywords: Roman - Genius Wearing a Toga - Walters 542329 - Detail A.jpg The statuette represents the genius or spirit of an important official Such deities were honored in household cults during this period The figure wears a toga that has been pulled up to cover his head as worn by priests when taking part in religious sacrifices The stripe once inlaid along the edge of the tunic and the type of shoes indicate that the figure a member of the senatorial class The facial characteristics resemble the portraits of Emperor Nero reigned AD 54-68 Traces of silver inlay remain in the eyes century 1 Julio-Claudian bronze silver inlay cm 21 1 10 2 8 8 accession number 54 2329 38160 Dr Edgar S Apolant Joseph Brummer Sale New York April 20 1949 Walters Art Museum 1949 by purchase Museum purchase 1949 In Search of Ancient Treasure 40 Years of Collecting The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1978 place of origin Roman Empire Walters Art Museum license Ancient Roman sculptures in the Walters Art Museum Genius Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
