Equestrian Augustus with lituus ring

National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece

This close-up shows the bronze hand of a statue belonging to the Roman emperor Augustus. He is wearing a ring on his finger that features a small engraved design. The statue was found in the Aegean Sea and shows the emperor in his later years.


Emperor Augustus as sacred ruler and priest
Tags:  athens | cult | greece | museum | pagan | ring | sculpture
Genre:  12-10 BC

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Hand of emperor Augustus wearing a ring


Material: BronzeDate range: 12-10 BCOrigin: Found in the Aegean sea between the...

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