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Emperor Galba (from the Twelve Caesars series), Venetian School 17th century
Oval bronze plaque, with brown patina, 107.5 x 83.4 mm.
Laureate head of Galba facing left. Below the bust SER. GALBA. AVG. Dotted background, frame with trophies, weapons and masks. Beautiful contemporary casting with cold-chiseled details.
Bibl. Rossi F. coll. Scaglia 2011, pp 456, plates 117; Rossi 1974, n 134 type; Jestaz-Franco 1997, n 103 type.
Laureate head of Galba facing left. Below the bust SER. GALBA. AVG. Dotted background, frame with trophies, weapons and masks.
Bibl. Rossi F. coll. Scaglia 2011, pp 456, plates 117; Rossi 1974, n 134 type; Jestaz-Franco 1997, n 103 type.
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