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This may be a portrait of Otacilia Severa, wife of Emperor Philip the Arab (reigned 244-249 CE), or of a private citizen influenced by Otacilia's public images. Her tranquil, idealized appearance is typical of mid 3rd-century statuary, and although she is depicted as a mature matron, her forehead and cheeks are smooth, without the deep lines of concern that characterize male portraits of the period.
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