ID | 1193 |
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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 [Link to Bibliography] |
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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Last updated: Wed Feb 29 2012