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Celtic Stone Head, Roman period

Description

Head of yellow quartz sandstone carved in simple native celtic style. The head was found in shrine built in the 4th century and may be a representation of a native deity or spirit of the family clan - the Lar familiaris in Latin.

Owner:
Newport Museum & Art Gallery
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Newport Museum & Art Gallery
Copyright Details:
Newport Museum & Art Gallery 1970
Publisher Ref:
GTJ30209
Item uploaded:
29/1/2010
Date originally created:
0399
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