| ID | 669 |
|---|---|
| Images | No image in database |
| Grid Ref | TR2050 |
| Project type | Unknown |
| County | Kent |
| Site | Barham |
| Site Type | Unknown |
| Location Type | Unknown |
| Context | Unknown |
| Context Quality | 0 |
| Object Period | 0 |
| Material | Bronze |
| Location | Canterbury Museum |
| Ref No | 2097 |
| M/F | Male |
| Form | Figurine |
| Type | Human |
| Name | Priest |
| Aliases | Genius, praying man |
| Bearded | No |
| Clothed | No |
| Drapery | Yes |
| Drapery description | Veiled |
| Classical | 1 |
| Quality | Stylised 1 |
| Photo | Yes |
| Illustration | No |
| Height | 85.00 |
| Length | 0.00 |
| References | Green 1976, 231; Haverfield et al. 1932, 145; Toynbee 1964, 118 and 1962, 149, pl 54; Alcock 1986, 126 [Link to Bibliography] |
| Description | Unusual position of hands (Alcock). Stands with right hand outstretched, palm upwards and left arm bent at side, hand open, seems more like a priest/worshipper's stance than a Genius. |
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