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Miniature Bust of the Emperor Philip the Arab
Unknown18th century
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
The tiny bust extends to the chest which is clothed. The head is turned to the right and the facial features are quite detailed. The emperor wears a short beard and hair is rendered with tiny hatch marks. The nose is aquiline and the eyes are wide. The back is hollow.
Details
- Title: Miniature Bust of the Emperor Philip the Arab
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 18th century
- Location Created: Europe (?)
- Physical Dimensions: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
- Type: Male figure
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Limestone
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 78.AL.292
- Culture: Modern
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Gordon McLendon
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Sculpture (Visual Works)
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