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This Roman marble bust from c. 50 - 25 BCE is a copy of a Hellenistic statue made in 290 BCE. It depicts Pyrrhus king of Epirus, best known today for the phrase "Pyrrhic victory." It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and is on loan from the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples.
About the Author
Caroline is an Associate Editor for Ancient History Encyclopedia and a student at Northeastern University. She is passionate about studying ancient history and preserving it for future generations.
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Cervera, C. (2016, May 04). Pyrrhus of Epirus. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5035/pyrrhus-of-epirus/
Chicago Style
Cervera, Caroline. "Pyrrhus of Epirus." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 04, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5035/pyrrhus-of-epirus/.
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Cervera, Caroline. "Pyrrhus of Epirus." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 04 May 2016. Web. 24 Apr 2024.
