Our Trajan Bust (Green Bronze) is a reduction inspired by a marble original in the Vatican Museums. This sculpture depicts the famous Roman emperor with a naked chest, an usual image of the busts of Trajan. Trajan is remembered as a successful soldier-emperor, 98-117 AD, who presided over the greatest military expansion in Roman history, leading the empire to attain the maximum territorial extent ever by the time of his death. Born in the city of Italica (modern Sevilla) in the province of Hispania Baetica, Trajan's non-patrician family was of Italian and Iberian origins. Trajan rose to prominence during the reign of Domitian, serving as a legatus legionis in Hispania, and supporting Domitian in 89 against a revolt led by Antonius Saturninus. Domitian was succeeded in 96 by Marcus Cocceius Nerva, an old and childless senator who proved to be unpopular with the army. After a brief and tumultuous year in power, culminating in a revolt by members of the Praetorian Guard, Nerva was compelled to adopt the more popular Trajan as his heir and successor. He died in 98 and was succeeded by his adopted son without incident.The stone socle of this bust can have veinings of different color and size which can alter the final appearance of the bust. Aged Copper SculpturesOur sculptures are crafted using a unique and proprietary hot-casting process. Made from high-quality copper-zinc alloy, each piece features a stunning green patina with an aged finish, evoking the timeless appeal of aged copper alloys and bronzes. Cast at high temperatures (>1700°F / 900°C), these sculptures are meticulously hand-finished to ensure exceptional detail and quality. Reflecting a tradition of excellence and artistry, each piece offers a unique and valuable addition with a vintage look that enhances both modern spaces and classic interiors. Please note there can be slight differences between the color of the item you receive and the website due to the handmade nature of the product. Hot-cast copper-zinc alloy Aged green patina finish Timeless artistic appeal Cast at high temperatures (>1700°F / 900°C) Portoro marble socle Ideal gift for Rome enthusiastsHeight: 11 cm / 4.3"Width: 7 cm / 2.7"Depth: 5 cm / 2"Base: 4 cm x 4 cm / 1.6" x 1.6"Weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lbsItaly1SCRO3910024IN STOCK - Shipping within 7 days11 cm / 4.3"
