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Portrait Bust of an Aristocratic Woman
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These three pairs of marble portrait busts depict an aristocratic Roman couple. They are unique in representing the same couple three times with only minor variations in costume. Allegedly found together with the Jonah Marbles, they may represent the Christian patrons who commissioned the Jonah cycle.
| Artist / Maker | Anatolia, late Roman-early Christian |
|---|---|
| Date | 280–90 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Anatolia, late Roman-early Christian |
| Medium | marble |
| Dimensions | Overall: 31.5 x 19 x 10.8 cm (12 3/8 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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