Marble portrait bust of Antoninus Pius

2nd century CE
Not on view
In its present condition, the head exhibits seemingly modern features, owing to a heavy surface cleaning carried out centuries ago. All the forms have been heightened and smoothed.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Marble portrait bust of Antoninus Pius
  • Period: Mid-Imperial
  • Date: 2nd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Marble
  • Dimensions: Height: 33 1/4 in. (84.5 cm)
  • Classification: Stone Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Frederick F. Thompson, 1903
  • Object Number: 03.12.1
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

More Artwork

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.