Augustus, (63 ) of Prima Porta. Marble. Breastplate with relief depicting the return of the Roman legionary eagles.

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Augustus, (63 ). First emperor of the Roman Empire. Augustus of Prima Porta. White marble statue. 1st century. Detail with the breastplate carved in relief depicting the return of the Roman legionary eagles lost to Parthis by Mark Anthony (40s ) and by Crassus (53 ). Braccio Nuovo. Chiaramonti Museum. Vatican Museum. Vatican City.

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