Small statue of a boy in embroidered cloak and trousers, wears gold bulla. Cloak is embroidered with a face of the sun. Apparently a priest of the solar diety. Perhaps Emperor Elagabalus A.D. 218-222 or his brother, Alexander A.D. 222-235. Pertinence of head not certain. Height 0.98m (including Plinth)
Donor:
Phoebe Apperson Hearst
Collection place:
Rome (modern city), Lazio, Central Italy
Verbatim coll. place:
Found near 8-4240, boundary line of Sciarra and Colorna Estates, near Rome
Materials:
Marble (rock)
Object type:
archaeology
Object class:
Statues
Accession date:
November 12, 1902
Department:
Classical Mediterranean
Loans:
S2004-2005 #7: SFO Museum (March 30, 2005–March 30, 2006)