{"product_id":"nerone-imperatore-romano-busto-in-marmo","title":"Nero Roman Emperor - Marble Bust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003emarble bust of Nero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e one of most well-known and controversial emperors in Roman history, is a high-quality reproduction that captures the essence of an era of great power and decay. Made of fine \u003cstrong\u003eCarrara marble\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sculpture is a reproduction \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003einspired by the present work in the \u003cstrong\u003eMuseums\u003c\/strong\u003e collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCapitolini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e, Rome.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe emperor was known for his \u003cstrong\u003eimposing appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e and his dark charisma. This work represents him in his full power, highlighting the \u003cstrong\u003estrong features of his face\u003c\/strong\u003e, the proud gaze and posture. All aspects that reflect the dominant and often tyrannical character that made him famous. This bust highlights the complexity of his personality: a blend of authority, political genius and cruelty.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"la\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e15 x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e11,5 cm (5.91 x 4.53 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 370 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eNero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"la\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e, was the fifth and last emperor of the \u003cstrong\u003eJulio-Claudian\u003c\/strong\u003e dynasty.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e He had some undeniable merits, especially in the first part of his empire, when he ruled with his mother Agrippina .\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHis figure is surrounded by \u003cstrong\u003elegends and controversies\u003c\/strong\u003e: on the one hand he is remembered as a patron of arts and culture, on the other as a despot who did not hesitate to eliminate anyone who opposed his will, including members of his own family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"la\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eOne of the most famous episodes of his life is the \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Fire of Rome in 64 AD\u003c\/strong\u003e, of which he was accused of being the culprit. However, scholars now agree that this is not the truth.\u0026nbsp; Furthermore, according to some historical sources, Nero played the lyre while the city burned. This image too was probably exaggerated by his detractors, but the episode nevertheless contributed to consolidating his reputation as a tyrant. Following the disaster, Nero undertook the reconstruction of the city, which included the construction of his sumptuous residence, the \u003cstrong\u003eDomus Aurea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"la\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAnother interesting aspect of Nero\u0026#39;s figure is his \u003cstrong\u003epassion for the arts\u003c\/strong\u003e. He was a poet, musician and actor, and performed publicly, something unusual and scandalous for a Roman emperor. He promoted performances and artistic competitions and introduced the \u003cstrong\u003eNeronia Games\u003c\/strong\u003e, a competition that celebrated music, poetry and sport, inspired by the Greek Olympic Games.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep the bust of Nero in perfect condition, clean it regularly with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the marble surface. If necessary, you can clean the sculpture with a solution of \u003cstrong\u003ewarm water and neutral soap\u003c\/strong\u003e, drying immediately with a clean cloth to prevent the formation of streaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32621763559527,"sku":"014269","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/nerone-emperor-roman-marble-bust-sideview.webp?v=1771694825","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.it\/en-fr\/products\/nerone-roman-emperor-marble-bust","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}