| ID | 1127 |
|---|---|
| Images |
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| Grid Ref | TL5124 |
| Project type | Unknown |
| County | Essex |
| Site | Stansted Mountfitchet |
| Site Type | Unknown |
| Location Type | Unknown |
| Context | Unknown |
| Context Quality | 1 |
| Object Period | 0 |
| Material | Silver |
| Location | British Museum |
| Ref No | 1995,0903.1 |
| Form | Figurine |
| Type | Animal |
| Name | Mouse |
| Bearded | No |
| Standing/Seated | Seated |
| Clothed | No |
| Drapery | No |
| Condition | Good |
| Classical | 1 |
| Quality | Classical 3 |
| Photo | Yes |
| Illustration | No |
| Height | 12.00 |
| Length | 21.80 |
| Parallels | Norwich (341); York (875) |
| Description | Small figure of a mouse, crouched holding food between its paws. The tail is curled up over its back. Very nice piece, details of paws depicted, dot eyes, ears and fur shown by short incisions. |
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