Head of woman
1st century BCE-1st century CE
Medium
earthenware
Measurements
6.4 × 6.8 × 4.3 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D162-1994
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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