Bust of Caesar Octavian Augustus, Terracotta

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Amazing bust cesare ottaviano augusto 21th century roman emperor (rome 63 bc - nola 14 ad) copy of an original … Read more Amazing bust cesare ottaviano augusto 21th century roman emperor (rome 63 bc - nola 14 ad) copy of an original from the manifattura di signa caesar octavian augustus (rome 63 bc - nola 14 ad) was the first roman emperor (27 bc - 14 ad). His reign coincided with a period of peace, economic prosperity and great cultural flourishing, known as the augustan age; octavian restored unity and strengthened the government after nearly a century of civil wars. Grandson of julius caesar, who adopted him in 45 bc, when he was assassinated in 44 bc, octavian was in illyria; back in italy, he learned that his uncle had named him his heir and succeeded him in the government of rome with the name of caio giulio cesare ottaviano. Height 79 cm width 56 cm depth 20 cm weight 18 kg diameter of the base 24 cm material terracotta impruneta (florence) See less