Inv. Scu 843 This bust is believed to represent one of the sons of Constantine the Great. The bust depicts a bearded young man who glances to the left with a disgruntled expression upon his face. His forehead is incised…
Galleria (PC)
Bust of a Roman Woman
Inv. Scu 866 This portrait represents a young woman. Her face is turned slightly to the right and her gaze is directed towards the ground. She has soft facial features and is depicted with a slight smile that reveals dimples…
Head of a Boy: Gordiano III
Inv. Scu 995 This head, which is made of pentelic marble, is believed to represent a boy of thirteen or fourteen years old. Many scholars identify him as Gordian III: the boy’s facial features and long neck are recognizable from…
Male Bust
Inv. Scu 2024 The man’s torso is turned slightly to the left. The details of his hair and beard have been lightly incised into the marble. While little time was taken with his hair, the rest of his features were…
Marble Krater with Dionysian/Bacchic Scenes
Inv. Scu 1202 This grand object is a krater, a Roman vessel used for the mixing of wine and water. Its surface is decorated by finely carved reliefs that show chaotic scenes associated with the god of the grape harvest,…
Bust of Faustina the Elder
Inv. Scu 851 This head was sculpted out of Parian Marble. It represents Faustina, wife of the Emperor Antoninus who ruled Rome from 138 to 161 A.D. She is shown with her head turned to the right. Her eyebrows are…