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ID number: BIRBI-62.9 Institution: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Artist / Maker: Roman Title / Object name: Head of a bearded man Object type: Sculpture Culture: Roman Date made: 2nd century AD Materials: Marble Measurements: 40.2 cm high Provenance: Known to have been in Europe prior to 1962; purchased from K.J Hewett Ltd., London, November 1962, for £1,450 |
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This damaged bust probably dates from the 2nd century AD. The Emperor Hadrian (r. 117-138 AD) was the first to introduce the Greek habit of wearing a beard, and this fashion was followed by wider society. Busts of the Hadrianic period are identified by a full head of curly hair as well as the presence of a beard. The Antonine emperors, who followed Hadrian, also modelled their portraits after him. |
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