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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Ancient Roman Head
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Ancient Roman Head

Artifact IDMO 63.1987
Object Type Sculpture
Date before 1963
Maker
Medium Marble, metal
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionRoman Imperial head of a young boy carved in cream colored marble, mounted on a purple porphyry base. Mrs. Kennedy described this as the "head of a young satyr."
Historical NoteThis sculpture was a gift from President Kennedy to his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, the President purchased the statue during his visit to Rome in 1963.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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