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ID 279
Images No image in database
Grid Ref TR3260
Project type Excavation
County Kent
Site Richborough
Site Type Military
Location Type Fort
Context Unstratified
Context Quality 1
Object Date C2?
Object Period 2
Material Bronze
Location Richborough Museum
M/F Male
Age Youth
Form Figurine
Type Deity
Name Apollo
Bearded No
Standing/Seated Standing
Clothed No
Drapery No
Condition Worn, hands missing
Classical 1
Quality Classical 3
Photo Yes
Illustration No
Height 108.00
Length 0.00
Parallels Kaufmann-Heinimann 1977, Taf. 8 no. 9
References Green 1978, 68, no 14; Bushe Fox 1932, 88-9, pl XVIII, no 2
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Description The hair is long, waved and parted in the centre. The ends on the front are brought up to the top of the head and there crossed in a loose top knot; at the back they are rolled over and drawn up in a knot on the nape of the neck (Bushe Fox).


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