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8.10: Head of Augustus

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    Pippa Couch and Rachel Ropeik provide a description, historical perspective, and analysis of the Head of Augustus.

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    Roman, Head of Augustus, c. 27–25 BCE, bronze and glass, 46.2 cm high × 26.5 cm wide × 29.4 cm deep, (British Museum, London)

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