Figurine, head, Diana
Production date
1st Century-3rd Century CE
Country
England
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Object detail
Description
Roman pottery mould-made, pipe clay head. Head is largely complete, with ca 30% of the left side of the forehead and hair missing. A woman is depicted looking directly ahead, with wavy or curled hair and possible hat or aural decoration. An incomplete portion of larger representation of the goddess Diana.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Roman
Production date
1st Century-3rd Century CE
Production place
Measurements
H 36mm x W 34mm x m x D 25mm
Media/Materials description
Pottery
History and use
Clay heads of dieties, such as these, have been found in habitation, trade and religious sites in Roman Britain. Representations of Venus, the goddess of love; Dea Nutrix, the nursing goddess; Minerva, goddess of the arts, wisdom and war; Diana, goddess of moon and hunting, and Juno, goddess of the women of Rome suggest a religious or symbolic purpose.
Associated person
Registration number
H328.2
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