Early 20th Century Italian Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Caracalla

A striking early 20th-century bust of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus , better known as Caracalla , who ruled as Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD . This finely sculpted representation captures the intense expression and strong features of Caracalla, reflecting his reputation as a formidable and controversial ruler. Caracalla, the elder son of Emperor Septimius Severus and Empress Julia Domna , was a key figure of the Severan dynasty , first serving as co-emperor alongside his father before ruling alone after 211 AD . This bust, inspired by classical Roman portraiture, embodies the power and authority of his reign, making it an excellent addition for collectors of historical and neoclassical sculpture. **26" H x 25" W x 12" D Dimensions: 26" H x 25" W x 12" D.