Roman Sculpture Bust: Marble Head of a Woman (Empress Fausta)
1982.07.0001
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Roman Sculpture Bust: Marble Head of a Woman (Empress Fausta) (1982.07.0001) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | Roman, 325 CE |
| Culture | N/A |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 34.5 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Depth) | 25.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Width) | 23.5 cm |
| Weight | 22,246 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Measured without the stand. |
| Materials | Stone--Marble |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Drilling |
| Munsell Color Information | waived |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | "Museum acquires 2nd masterpiece," Heritage, (Feb. 1983): 2/2, pp. 3-4. Photo: Humanities . Chicago: Illinois Humanities Council, p. 3. Adkins, Karen & Gary. "Urbana's Treasure-House," Illinois Magazine , (Nov-Dec 1989): 28/6, p. 3 (photo). "Research finds museum gift a rare antiquity," Alumni News , (Feb. 1983): 62/1, (on file). From Alexander to Augustus . Bohen, B. et al, University of Illinois, 1983. 1983P.0028. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Betty Campanile in Memory of Gian Campanile |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |