222 Arco di Portogallo, apotheosis of Sabina, 136–38

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Description: Relief from the Arch of Portugal: apotheosis of Sabina

TitleRelief from the Arch of Portugal: apotheosis of Sabina

Creator nameUnknown

Creator nationality/cultureRoman

Creator roleSculptor

Creation date136–138 AD

Object typeSculpture

MaterialsMarble

Dimensions295 cm

LocationMuseo dei Conservatori, Rome

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Accession numberInv. MC1213

SubjectsApotheosis in artRelief (Sculpture), Roman--AncientEmpresses--RomeWomen--Rome--History

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