Portrait bust of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab, c mid 3rd century Artist: Unknown

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Portrait bust of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab, c mid 3rd century. Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus, known as Philip the Arab (c204-249) was declared Emperor after the death of Gordian III. He was overthrown and killed in a rebellion by Decius, who succeeded him as Emperor. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg.

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License: Licensed
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