| ID | 303 |
|---|---|
| Images | No image in database |
| Grid Ref | NZ3667 |
| Project type | Unknown |
| County | Durham |
| Site | South Shields |
| Site Type | Military |
| Location Type | Fort |
| Context | Unknown |
| Context Quality | 0 |
| Site Date | Late C1-4 |
| Object Period | 0 |
| Material | Bronze |
| Location | Arbeia Museum? |
| Ref No | 1900.167 |
| M/F | Male |
| Age | Mature |
| Form | Figurine |
| Type | Deity |
| Name | Hercules |
| Bearded | Yes |
| Standing/Seated | Seated |
| Clothed | Yes |
| Clothing description | Apron |
| Drapery | No |
| Condition | Missing arms and right leg |
| Classical | 1 |
| Quality | Stylised |
| Photo | No |
| Illustration | Yes |
| Height | 76.00 |
| Length | 0.00 |
| Parallels | Toynbee 1964, 74, 73; Anon 1961, 187, pl20 |
| References | Green 1978, 71, no 14; Allason-Jones and Miket 1984, 156, no 3.390 [Link to Bibliography] |
| Description | the left leg is tucked up. The figurine is bearded and appears to be wearing a short apron (A-J and Miket). |
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