Bust emperor Constantine the Great

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The bust is a replica of a large bust of Emperor Constantine the Great. The original forms part of the collection of the Archaeological Museum of Naples. Such statues were often painted to make them appear lifelike.

Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus (Naissus, 27 February approx. 280 – Ancyrona, 22 May 337), known as Constantine I the Great, was a Roman emperor. In July 306 he was proclaimed imperator and Augustus by his troops. From 308 onwards he was recognised as imperator and Augustus. Owing to his military victories, he progressively reigned over a larger part of the Roman Empire until he became an absolute ruler from 342 on.

The bust is crafted entirely by hand from alabaster and stands 17 cm in height. It is supplied complete with a black pedestal.