Prima Porta 4.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? Classical CivilizationAugustus and the Founding of the Principate A2/A-levelAQA Created by: AnyaCreated on: 24-02-14 21:31 What battle is depicted on the breastplate of Augustus? Parthenians returning the lost eagles 1 of 6 What did the sphinxes on the shoulders of the Prima Porta make reference? Defeat of Cleopatra and the Ptolemies 2 of 6 What animal was Cupid riding on the floor to the left of Augustus? Dolphin 3 of 6 Why was Cupid included? Cupid was riding on dolphin which showed patronage to Venus 4 of 6 Why was Augustus depicted as bare-footed? Used as a link to the gods 5 of 6 What material and size was the Prima Porta ? 2M and orginally in bronze 6 of 6
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