Image Title:
Ivory bust of a charioteer
Note:
Severus Dynasty was a black and mulatto dynasty. “It has been suggested that this is a portrait of the emperor Caracalla (reigned 198-217) as a charioteer.” [British Museum] To read about blacks in ancient Rome See here: Sex and Race Vol.1 by J.A. Rogers
Image Source:
British Museum
Subject:
Royalty - Nobility - African - Europe - African-European - Italy - Roman - Severus Dynasty - Roman Empire - Emperor
Date:
Roman, about AD 300-325
Rights:
Public Domain
Image:
SA-RoyEu-10
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