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ID 210
Images No image in database
Grid Ref SJ4066
Project type Excavation
County Cheshire
Site Chester
Site Type Military
Location Type Amphitheatre
Context Clearance of arena wall
Context Quality 2
Object Period 0
Material Bronze
Location Grovesnor Museum
Ref No 268.R.1976
M/F Male
Age Child
Form Figurine
Type Deity
Name Harpocrates
Bearded No
Standing/Seated Standing
Headgear Yes
Clothed No
Drapery No
Condition Worn
Classical 1
Photo Yes
Illustration Yes
Height 32.00
Length 0.00
Parallels Zadoks-Josephus Jitta 1973, no 68 and 69; British Museum 1922, 89; Toynbee 1964, 95-6; Harris and Harris 1965, 79
References Green 1978, 52, pl 93; Thompson 1976, 195, fig 28.1; Lloyd-Morgan 1977, 104
[Link to Bibliography]
Description Appears to be wearing a turban or similar headgear. Left hand on buttocks, right in front.


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