Head of the Emperor Claudius (41-54 AD) in Egyptian dress
41-54 AD
Claudian
Claudian
Formerly thought to be Parian marble; following analysis in 2024 most likely to be limestone (coarse-grained limestone from Northern Egypt) or, alternatively, sandstone. Interestingly, neither of these materials are common for royal statues in the Pharaonic period.
Height: 8.5cm
Width (at mouth level): 7cm, maximum
Width (at mouth level): 7cm, maximum
Museum number: L114
Vermeule catalogue number: Vermeule 37A
Not on display
©Sir John Soane's Museum, London. Photo: Justin Piperger