New Evidence about the Polychromy of Early Imperial Cycle from the Augusteum of Rusellae (Tuscany)

This study is concerned with recent analyses of seven marble statues from the imperial cycle Augusteum Rusellae, in south Tuscany, Italy. The sculptures represent deified couple Augustus and Livia, Livilla, Claudius, an anonymous young girl a headless cuirassed emperor (maybe Domitian). In addition, fragment leg, another statue, was also considered. All them are preserved city Grosseto, Maremma Archaeology Art Museum. Still traces polychromy gilding were investigated both situ, using non-invasive portable techniques, laboratory, taking two micro-samples. approach based on multi-band imaging techniques (Vis, UVL VIL) integrated (XRF, reflectance spectroscopy). A optical microscopy used for documenting analysed areas. Two micro-samples decoration statue EDS-SEM. Comparing results analytical survey, important information about use ochres Egyptian blue Emperor has been highlighted presence cuirasses mantle, enriching knowledge this cycle, addition to contributing archaeological point view.