Bertel Thorvaldsen’s
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Ubekendt, THM I 1901

Bust of a 3rd century emperor with a cuirass and cloak

Location
- Not on display
Inventory Number
I1901

Catalogue Number
I1901
Catalogue Level / Collection
Thorvaldsen's Collections > Collection of Gems (I)

Motif / Theme

Human > Emperor

Additional Catalogue Information

- Material
  Gemstone > Onyx > Nicolo

Inscription / Certification / Label
[Rest af moderne indskrift]
Type
Inscription

Art Form / Craft
Stonemasonry / Stonecutting

Owner
- Thorvaldsens Museum
- Acquisition Mode
  Bequest from Bertel Thorvaldsen
- Acquisition Date
  March 24, 1844

Permalink
https://kataloget.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk/en/I1901

Sources / Literature

- Poul Fossing: The Thorvaldsen Museum Catalogue of the Antique Engraved Gems and Cameos, 1929, 1788