Cameo with Portrait of the Emperor Augustus (reigned 30 BC - AD 14)
AD 14–37
Maker Unknown
Greek and Roman Art
Cameo with Portrait of the Emperor Augustus (reigned 30 BC - AD 14), AD 14–37. Italy, Rome, Reign of Tiberius. Travertine; overall: 4.6 x 6.4 cm (1 13/16 x 2 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1991.154 Augustus, the emperor depicted on this cameo, had the month of August named after him.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- travertine
- Medium
- travertine
- Dimensions
- Overall: 4.6 x 6.4 cm (1 13/16 x 2 1/2 in.)
- Departments
- Greek and Roman Art
- Accession Number
- 1991.154
- Credit Line
- John L. Severance Fund
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 103 Roman
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