Record ID: NCL-9714A3
Object type: SCULPTURE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Newcastle upon Tyne
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worked stone of the Roman period, dating from the 2nd-3rd centuries. The stone depicts a probably female head in the Romano-British style, with a head on a neck in relief on a rectangular base. There is no background panel behind the head, with the upper figural portion being sub-triangular in shape with a flat(ish) front face and a gently sloping reverse. The face is relatively flat with eyes and nose in low relief on a U-shaped head in very stark relief. Damage below the nose has removed the mouth to the jaw. The stone has weathered, but there is some evidence for defined ears t…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Spatial data recorded.