Claudius Bust

This item is an exact replica of a bust of Claudius which is found in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli in Italy.

Precision 3D printing using marble colored PLA allows us to accurately reproduce this masterpiece. Available in 5 inch and 8 inch tall varieties, this item is perfect for any history lover or art collector who appreciates this notable emperor.

Emperor Claudius (10 BCE – 54 CE) was the fourth Roman emperor, ruling from 41 to 54 CE. Born Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus, he was the nephew of Emperor Tiberius and the great-nephew of Emperor Augustus. 

Upon the assassination of Emperor Caligula in 41 CE, Claudius was declared emperor by the Praetorian Guard, marking an unlikely rise to power. His reign was characterized by ambitious public works, including the construction of aqueducts, roads, and the expansion of the port at Ostia, which was crucial for grain imports. He also undertook a successful military campaign in Britain, adding it to the Roman Empire in 43 CE—a significant achievement that brought him prestige and resources.

Claudius’ personal life was complex and marred by intrigue, particularly with his fourth wife, Agrippina the Younger, who was suspected of poisoning him to secure the throne for her son, Nero. Claudius died in 54 CE under suspicious circumstances, and his death marked the end of his transformative rule, paving the way for the infamous reign of Nero. Claudius is remembered as a ruler who overcame personal challenges to strengthen and expand the Roman Empire.

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