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11. 647.a.1(73)

Reference (shelfmark):
647.a.1(73)
Title:
Unknown female figure of the Roman period. Height 5 feet 9 and a half inches. Photographer: Bedford, Francis
Scope & Content:
Genre: Fine Arts, Photography of 'It is evidently a portrait, but has not as yet been identified. The countenance is very expressive … It was found in the Temple of Venus.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1864
Extent:
1 item

12. 647.a.1(72)

Reference (shelfmark):
647.a.1(72)
Title:
Group of Aphrodite and Eros. Height 3 feet 2 and a half inches. Photographer: Bedford, Francis
Scope & Content:
Genre: Fine Arts, Photography of 'The hands and head of the Venus being wanting, the motive of the figure is uncertain, but it is probable that the goddess was represented engaged in her toilette … The Cupid bestrides a dolphin, in which attitude he is frequently represented at the side of stat...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1864
Extent:
1 item

13. 647.a.1(76)

Reference (shelfmark):
647.a.1(76)
Title:
Cyrene crowned by Libya. Group in relief, 3 feet 4 inches by 2 feet 3 inches. Photographer: Bedford, Francis
Scope & Content:
Genre: Fine Arts, Photography of Relief panel, found in the Temple of Venus, representing the nymph Cyrene in the act of strangling a lion, while the figure of Libya holds a wreath or crown above her head; with an inscription below.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1864
Extent:
1 item

14. 647.a.1(69)

Reference (shelfmark):
647.a.1(69)
Title:
Bust of the Emperor Antoninus Pius. Height 2 feet 4 and a half inches. Photographer: Bedford, Francis
Scope & Content:
Genre: Fine Arts, Photography of 'This bust is well sculptured and in very fine condition. The features are intact … This bust was found on the site of a building marked 'Palace' on the plan, but which, from the number of Imperial busts discovered in it, was probably an Augusteum.'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1864
Extent:
1 item

15. 647.a.1(64)

Reference (shelfmark):
647.a.1(64)
Title:
Head of Pallas Athene. Height 1 foot 2 inches [and] unknown male head with inlaid eyes. Life size. Photographer: Bedford, Francis
Scope & Content:
Genre: Fine Arts, Photography of The left hand figure of Pallas Athene or Minerva was found in the Temple of Apollo; the precise find spot of the inlaid head is not stated in the caption text.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1864
Extent:
1 item

16. 647.a.1(70)

Reference (shelfmark):
647.a.1(70)
Title:
Bust of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Height 2 feet 4 and a quarter inches, inclusive of plinth. Photographer: Bedford, Francis
Scope & Content:
Genre: Fine Arts, Photography of 'This bust is in very fine condition, having sustained no injury except the fracture of the neck … The hair is skilfully disposed in clustering masses, and the general treatment of the head is simple and dignified … It was found in the building marked 'Palace' o...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1864
Extent:
1 item