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Ancient Roman Emperor Caligula Hand Carved Soapstone Bust. Undetermined Origin and Era. The bust is identical with the Caligula's Getty Villa Museum (Los Angeles California) Marble Portrait Head. Approximate height is 6 inches (15 centimeters). Approximate weight is 1.8 pounds (815 gram). Shipping fees: $9.99 (within the USA via the USPS Priority Mail Service with Tracking Number & Signature Confirmation), $39.99 (Worldwide via the USPS Priority Mail International Service with Tracking Number). Soapstone (also known as steatite or soaprock) is a talc-schist, which is a type of metamorphic rock. It is largely composed of the mineral talc, thus is rich in magnesium. It is produced by dynamothermal metamorphism and metasomatism, which occur in the zones where tectonic plates are subducted, changing rocks by heat and pressure, with influx of fluids, but without melting. It has been a medium for carving for thousands of years. Official PayPal Conversion Rates Add Currency Converter To Your Items