This portrait shows a now unknown Roman woman. She has mature features and a slightly down-turned mouth which makes her appear serious. Her elaborate hairstyle counters this a little and confers status via its complexity. It also helps to date the portrait to the reign of Trajan, emperor from 98 to 117 CE
Munich, Residenz 52
Transferred from the Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Munich, 29-30 October 1991
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