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figure
Object Type
figure
Museum number
1772,0302.5
Description
Bronze figure of Ares wearing helmet and cuirass and holding sword and phiale.
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Roman Republican
Production date
1stC BC - 1stC AD
Production place
Made in:
Italy
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Vesuvius, Mount
(vicinity)
Materials
bronze
Dimensions
Height:
8 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Bronze / Catalogue of the Bronzes in the British Museum. Greek, Roman & Etruscan.
(1072)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical deity
Associated names
Representation of:
Ares/Mars
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Sir William Hamilton
Acquisition date
1772
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1772,0302.5