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Bust of Hannibal, 3rd/2nd C BCE [d/b]

A marble bust, reputedly of Hannibal, originally found at the ancient city-state of Capua in Italy
From “Römische Geschichte”, gekürzte Ausgabe (1932)

National Archaeological Museum, Naples, Italy? The Quirinal Palace, Rome

Hannibal Barca, 247 – c. 183 BCE. This Roman marble bust of Hannibal was found at Capua and was apparently made in his honor during Hannibal’s own lifetime.

decorated helmet and attire (armor)

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