R15

Roman-Egyptian pottery head

A head from a hollow moulded pottery figure of woman holding a basket balanced on her head.

Egypt, Roman period, 2nd or 3rd Century AD

Fragment as shown

Size: 7.8 x 6.5 cms

Ex. collection: Ken Tullett, Dorset, UK; acquired 1970's/1980's. This item is part of a collection of several hundred antiquities accumulated over 50 years in London and the South Coast. Mr. Tullett frequently authenticated his purchases with the British Museum and kept notes on many items detailing where they were bought; where such references are available we will include details with the item when sold.