Head of 'Posthumus'
Period
1990-1999
Description
Cast representation of the head of 'posthumus', the skeleton found in the lead coffin at Havercroft Close, St. Albans.
In 1989 a fine lead coffin decorated with scallop shells, symbols of re-birth, was discovered. Inside lay the well preserved skeleton of a man. His skull was used to make the reconstruction of this face and a video presentation at the museums tells you his story.
Type of original
photographic transparency
Artist or photographer
Warren, Kate
Location depicted in image
[not applicable].
Copyright
1)© St Albans Museums
Photo number
PH0673
