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ID 1068
Images No image in database
Grid Ref TM1676
Project type Metal detector
County Suffolk
Site Brome and Oakley
Site Type Unknown
Location Type Unknown
Context Unknown
Context Quality 1
Object Period 0
Material Bronze
Location Returned to finder
Ref No SF-DA5154
Form Figurine
Type Bird
Name Eagle
Bearded No
Is an attribute of Jupiter
Clothed No
Drapery No
Condition Good
Classical 1
Photo Yes
Illustration No
Height 0.00
Length 44.00
References PAS database.
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Description Copper alloy figurine of eagle with outspread wings and tail, the neck outstretched and head turned to the left. The overall length is 44mm and the wingspan 40mm, the wings and tail 1-2mm in thickness. The body is a crude unshapen lump below, with the remains of a circular rod or attachment by which it was fixed to a base. Details of feathers are suggested on the upper side of the wings and tail, and the overall appearance as viewed from above is effectively bird-like, though perhaps more pigeon than eagle (PAS).
PAS id SF-DA5154


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