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This Roman terracotta head unearthed in Yorkshire, England was reputedly unearthed on a farm near Wetherby, Yorkshire, UK. The well modelled figure, still with earth inside, was presented to us by the land owner who said it was raised in one of their fields. The head stands freely. Made with a hollow core which is…
Depth: 14cm5.51in
Width: 16cm6.3in
Height: 15cm5.91in
Weight: 2kg4.41lbs
Well modelled, stands naturally without support. Earth inside.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Unknown
Clay, Terracotta
England
Roman
This Roman terracotta head unearthed in Yorkshire, England was reputedly unearthed on a farm near Wetherby, Yorkshire, UK.
The well modelled figure, still with earth inside, was presented to us by the land owner who said it was raised in one of their fields.
The head stands freely.
Made with a hollow core which is traditionally associated with Roman techniques.
Possibly ancient Roman or Etruscan, 4th – 2nd century B.C.
| Weight | 2 kg |
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| Dimensions | 14 × 16 × 15 cm |
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| Origin | England |