ID | 579 |
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Images | |
Grid Ref | SU7423 |
Project type | Unknown |
County | Hampshire |
Site | Petersfield |
Site Type | Unknown |
Location Type | Unknown |
Context | Unknown |
Context Quality | 0 |
Object Period | 0 |
Material | Bronze |
Location | British Museum |
Ref No | 1889, 0706.80 |
M/F | Male |
Age | Child |
Form | Figurine |
Type | Composite |
Name | Cupid on a horse |
Bearded | No |
Clothed | No |
Drapery | No |
Condition | Worn; horse legs truncated |
Classical | 0 |
Quality | Stylised 2 |
Photo | Yes |
Illustration | No |
Height | 44.00 |
Length | 59.00 |
References | Green 1976, 196 [Link to Bibliography] |
Description | Unusual piece, simple depiction. Small naked male riding a horse without a saddle. He holds onto the mane. The face of the rider is worn and essentially no features are visible. Slightly more detail is visible on the horse as the eyes, ears and mouth are depicted. The tip of the long tail is attached to the left rear hoof. |
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