Pottery head of a Roman lady

Roman FlagonRoman Flagon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This head forms part of the spout of a Roman flagon. It dates from about the 4th century AD, and it was made in the Nene Valley, north of Peterborough. It was found at the Jeavons Lane site at Cambourne.

It is not certain who the head is meant to represent.