Bust of Roman empress, Alexandria, 100 AD

Bust of Roman empress, Alexandria, 100 AD
Period:Egypt, Graeco-Roman Period, Roman Period
Dating:100 AD–150 AD
Origin:Egypt, Lower Egypt, Alexandria
Material:Bronze
Physical:3.5cm. (1.4 in.) - 25 g. (.9 oz.)
Catalog:MET.VS.00397

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