No. 86 g
Successor of Trajan, he was defined as the "good emperor". He replaced expansion and conquest with the consolidation of borders and their defense. He was a great admirer of Greek culture; his government was characterized by tolerance, efficiency and splendor of the arts and philosophy.
POLYCHROME BUST OF HADRIAN EMPEROR (117-138 a.C.)
Marble dust work, with patina of ageing.
H. 13" x W. 9.8" x D. 5.9" Wt. 11 lb