Inv. Scu 968 This hexagonal shaft was probably part of a candelabra. The socket on the top most likely served as a support for oil lamps. The shaft rests on a low plinth supported by a moulded base. The surface…
Palazzo dei Conservatori
Bust of Sabina
Inv. Scu 848 Bust of Vibia Sabina, wife of emperor Hadrian. The face, turned to its left, has regular features, a slightly pronounced nose and small, full lips. She is wearing a hig diadem, symbol of her royal status, over…
Colossal head of Constantine
Inv. Scu 757 This colossal head, originally formed part of a colossal statue that was up to 10-12 meters in height. The remains, discovered during the papacy of Innocent VIII (1484-1492). The various fragments were moved to the Capitoline Hill…
Colossal Right Foot
Inv. Scu 1073 This bronze work is characterized by a dark green patina; the ungainly form is partly to put down to the work of the restorer who repaired the third finger, the longest one, the edges of which were…
Bronze Globe
Inv. Scu 1065 The collection of the Capitoline Museums contains two globes; the one we are looking at now is made entirely of bronze that has acquired a light green patina with the passing of time. Displayed alongside the fragmentary…
Female Herm
Inv. Scu 1076 The hair is gathered around the head with a plait modelled according to the archaic style and with a crown of palmettes intertwined with lotus buds. The hair falls onto the herm’s shoulders in two thick braids.…
Statue of a Genius (Soul)
Inv. Scu 1130 This statue represents the Genius, or soul of a young male figure. In his left hand he holds a cornucopia and from his left shoulder falls an aegis (sign of divine protection) or cape decorated with serpents.…
Female herm
Inv. Scu 1095 This herm has to be related to three other herms (see Scu 1076, 1096, 1100): the four herms together form two pairs that probably were placed on a gate as a decoration. The head is in sculptured…
Statue of a female character identified as a Muse
Inv. Scu 898 The statue depicts a female figure identified as a Muse, perhaps Erato. The character is standing on her left foot while her right leg is bent and slightly pointing outwards; she is clad in a peplum that…
Fragment of a relief with the upper part of a charioteer
Inv. Scu 2823 This fragment is part of a single slab to which also the relief n° Scu 2004 belongs. It depicts part of a male character with his head turned to the right and short, curly hair. The man,…