Antonine Wall Archaeology: Bearsden head

A sandstone head of a Roman goddess, found during removal of debris from the cold plunge bath at Bearsden fort bathhouse. It is 17 cm high by 11 cm wide. It probably derives from a bust or statue of about half life-size. The carving incorporates many Celtic elements, such as the down-turned lips and the lentoid eyes, and was doubtless made by a local craftsman. The head has sometimes been identified as Fortuna, Good Fortune, often venerated in military bath-houses by soldiers of the Roman army.
Hunterian Museum GLAHM F.1983.1
Created by The Centre for Digital Documentation and Visualisation (a partnership between Historic Environment Scotland and The Glasgow School of Art).

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