Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Campana Frieze
Artifact ID1982.00441.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
Alessandro Pertini
Maker
Ancient Rome
((cultural designation), 625 BCE - CE 476)
Date
63 BC-14 AD
Medium
Ceramic (terra cotta), Plastic
Dimensions17 × 17 × 1 in. (43.2 × 43.2 × 2.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA terracotta relief depicting winged Victoria, the ancient Roman goddess of victory, and an acanthus bush. The relief was broken into seven pieces but repaired.Historical NoteUnlike hand carved stone friezes, clay images were made from molds and then fired and painted. This terracotta relief dates from the age of the Roman Emperor Augustus, who reigned from January 16, 27 BC to August 19, 14 AD. It depicts winged Victoria, the ancient Roman goddess of victory, and an acanthus bush. It was part of the Gorga Collection in Rome before it was given to President Reagan by Italian President Alessandro Pertini during a state visit on March 25, 1982.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Place MadeItalyIn Collection(s)
Related Exhibits
Exhibition HistoryPompeii (2018-2019), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Related LinksMonday Minute: Roman Frieze