ANTINOUS BUST - EMPEROR HADRIAN FAVORITE

Antinous (also Antinous or Antinoos, Ancient Greek: Ἀντίνοος; 27 November, c. 111 – before 30 October 130) was a Bithynian Greek youth and a favorite of the Roman emperor Hadrian. He was deified after his death, although his exact status in the Roman pantheon was uncertain. He is frequently described and depicted as a beautiful boy and youth. The relationship is believed to have been sexual.(01-158-A)

Details:

Condition: New, Handmade in Greece

Material: Casting stone

Height: 20 cm - 7.8 inches

Width: 13 cm - 5.1 inches

Length: 9 cm - 3.5 inches

Weight: 1.2 kg

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