An Italian carved Siena marble model of the Column of Phocas
An Italian carved Siena marble model of the Column of Phocas

19TH CENTURY

细节
An Italian carved Siena marble model of the Column of Phocas
19th Century
Surmounted by a gilt-bronze figure of the Emperor, shown in Roman armour and holding an orb, above a Corinthian column and square section plinth with Latin commemorative inscription, the stepped marmo portoro base possibly associated (some damages)
36in. (92.7cm.) high overall

拍品专文

From the Roman Forum. Phocas (d.610 AD) reigned in Constantinople for eight years. He was responsible for converting the Pantheon into a Christian temple.