Glazed Terracotta Roman Wall Sculpture Plaque

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Old Greek Roman terracotta plaque with side profile of a Roman emperor, most likely Hadrian an ancient Roman emperor from … Read more Old Greek Roman terracotta plaque with side profile of a Roman emperor, most likely Hadrian an ancient Roman emperor from 117 to 138 CE. It has a beautiful Mediterranean palette - terracotta, aged crisp-white and oceanic blues. The terracotta background has dark worn speckles throughout with an aged crackle-glazed finish that lends a great sense of antiquity and uniqueness. More than anything it feels inherited, old world. Framing the emperor is a hand-painted Mediterranean blue-and-white circular wave motif with "ADRIANVS" inscribed at the top. Hadrian (officially named Publius Aelius Hadrianus) was also referred to as Adrianus; the “V” was often used as a “U” – therefore spelling Adrianus. Thick and heavy, ready to hang with a bracket embedded on reverse. It would be fabulously unexpected hung in an outdoor (covered) cabana or above a tub given its palette and relevance. If you like pieces with a great story to tell, this is for you!

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