| Female Statuette from the Tomb of Manilii |
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Inv.:
2952
Date: Flavian
Age
Dimensions: 117
cm high
Materials:
Marble
This
statue was found in the Tomb of the Manilii, near the Vigna
Moroni on the via Appia Antica.
It was acquired by the Museums in 1816-17. It represents a Roman
woman of the Manilii family, datable to the Flavian age because
of her hair-style which is typical of that time.
She is seen in the typical sculptural style used to portray the
goddess, Venus. This was a
rather common Roman practice which did not intend to “deify”
the dead woman but rather wanted to praise the gifts of the deceased,
her beauty and purity, which were particular traits of Venus.
RESTORATION
PROCESS:
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Removal
of previous XIX century restorations
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Substitution
of the oxidized pivots
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Re-mounting
of the statue
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Complete
cleaning
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Protection
of entire sculpture
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Documentation
of restoration
Total Cost: $6,000.00
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