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Emperor Vespasian (from the Twelve Caesars series), Venetian School 17th century - Oval bronze plaque, with dark brown patina, 108.5 x 85.2 mm. Head of Vespasian, laureate to the left. Below the bust VESPA. AVG. Dotted background. Frame with trophies, weapons and masks. Beautiful contemporary casting with burin-chiseled details. Bibl. Rossi F. coll. Scaglia 2011, pp 458, plates 118; Rossi 1974, n 141; Jestaz – Franco 1997, n 103 type.