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ID 1018
Images No image in database
Grid Ref SP6848
Project type Metal detector
County Northamptonshire
Site Towcester
Site Name by roundabout
Site Type Unknown
Location Type Unknown
Context Unknown
Context Quality 1
Object Period 0
Material Bronze
Location Returned to finder
Ref No NARC133
Form Figurine
Type Bird
Name Cockerel
Bearded No
Is an attribute of Mercury
Clothed No
Drapery No
Condition Legs broken; slightly worn
Classical 1
Photo No
Illustration No
Height 34.53
Length 0.00
References PAS database.
[Link to Bibliography]
Description There are remains of the crest on the top of the head and the tail feathers. The legs broken at 'knee'. This is a very well executed object and depicts the feathers and beak (PAS).
PAS id NARC133


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