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The Tiber Muse

The Tiber Muse, Roman Empire, 2nd–1st century BCE

RRoman EmpireSyrian

The Tiber Muse

2nd–1st century BCE · Sculpture · 119.38 × 33.02 cm

May one see it?

Yes, receiving visitors

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Minneapolis, United States

RoomG241

On public display.

Checked: 2 days ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
Source: The museum

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About the sculpture

Although discovered in the vicinity of the Tiber river in Rome in 1885, the style of this statue's drapery suggests that it originated in a workshop in Greece or Asia Minor. The Roman importation and copying of Greek sculpture are well documented, from the time of the Roman conquests of Greeks territories in the third century B.C. and throughout the imperial era (27 B.C.-about 395 A.D.). The public exhibition of Greek spoils encouraged Romans to collect Greek art and commission new works in similar styles. Displaying statuary of Greek origin or appearance eventually became a mark of one's social status and education.

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Particulars

Accession number: 56.12

In the catalog

Sculpture Marble Graeco-Roman

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Minneapolis Institute of Art
Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain

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