Roman
Ara Pacis Augustae
Description:
A miniature cast of the Ara Pacis Augustae, or the Altar of Peace. The original Altar was decreed by the Senate in 13 BC and consecrated four years later. It was positioned to the west of the Via Flaminia – the path Augustus traveled on his return to Rome. The Altar commemorated the peace and prosperity established in Rome under the reign of the Emperor Augustus that followed his victories in Gaul and Spain. The altar not only represents the Pax Romana (Roman Peace), but also signifies Rome’s transition from a republic to an empire.
Period of Original: Roman Empire
Origin of Original: Rome, Italy
Location of the Cast: 20 W. 44 St. New York, NY USA
Provenance: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Condition: The cast has been restored.
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