Figurines Data

ID	21
Images
Grid Ref	SP5305
Project type	Chance
County	Oxfordshire
Site	near Oxford
Site Name	Woodeaton?
Site Type	Religious
Location Type	Shrine
Context	Unknown
Context Quality	0
Object Period	0
Material	Bronze
Location	British Museum
Ref No	1883,0802.13
Form	Figurine
Type	Bird
Name	Eagle
Bearded	No
Standing/Seated	Standing
Clothed	No
Drapery	No
Condition	2 holes on back and neck
Classical	1
Quality	Stylised 1
Photo	Yes
Illustration	No
Height	63.00
Length	0.00
References	Pitts 1979, no 191; Green 1976, 177; Henig and Munby 1973, pl XXX [Link to Bibliography]
Description	a bird with curving beak and wings lying close to its sides. Its body plumage is indicated by small 'c'-shaped incisions and the pinions are represented by six rows of 'striated bars'. A curious feature is the fan-like tail which projects from below the tips of the wings. The best parallel comes from Woodeaton, which has similar rounded eyes, curving beak and incised plumage (Henig). Henig not certain this is an eagle. Deep circular sockets for eyes, broad breast. Thick legs with small feet on pedestal.