Colossal Head of Caesarion

This granite head is attributed to Caesarion (Ptolemaios XV), son of Cleopatra VII and Julius Caesar. It is part of a statue of about 16.4 ft in height and dates from the 1st century BC. It was found in Alexandria's ancient harbor opposite the island of Antirhodos. Actual size: H. 2.6 ft / W. 1.9 ft / D. 1.6 ft

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