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ID 1193
Images No image in database
Grid Ref TF9438
Project type Metal detector
County Norfolk
Site Great Walsingham
Site Type Small town
Location Type Temple?
Context Unknown
Context Quality 1
Object Period 0
Material Bronze
Form Figurine
Type Bird
Name Cockerel
Bearded No
Standing/Seated Standing
Is an attribute of Mercury
Clothed No
Drapery No
Condition Corroded and worn
Classical 1
Quality Stylised 1
Photo Yes
Illustration No
Height 25.00
Length 0.00
References Bagnall Smith 1999, 31, no. 16, pl. VD
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Description stands upright on a little, round stand; the head is raised and turned slightly to the left; the beak open, the tail held aloft; the legs merge to join the stand. The comb and wattles are discernible but worn (Bagnall Smith)


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