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.(01-026-B)

Details:

Condition: New, Handmade in Greece

Material: Casting stone

Height: 23 cm(9 inches)

Width: 14 cm(5.5 inches)

Length: 12 cm(4.7 inches)

Weight: 2.7 kg

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