It portrays a middle-aged man and is made in a manner that resembles 3rd-century Roman portrait art. Another marble head, the head of Eros portrays a childish face with long hair, but it is not clear what its purpose or meaning was.
The sculpture depicts a middle-aged man in the style of 3rd-century Roman portraiture. Another marble bust, that of Eros, features a youthful appearance with flowing hair, but its intended use remains unknown.