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ID 1020
Images No image in database
Grid Ref SP6364
Project type Metal detector
County Northamptonshire
Site Whilton
Site Type Unknown
Location Type Unknown
Context Unknown
Context Quality 1
Object Period 0
Material Bronze
Location Returned to finder
Ref No NARC3058
M/F Female
Age Mature
Form Figurine
Type Deity
Name Victory
Bearded No
Standing/Seated Standing
Attributes Yes
Attribute description Wings
Clothed Yes
Clothing description Long dress
Drapery No
Condition Missing forearms and feet
Classical 1
Quality Stylised 1
Photo Yes
Illustration No
Height 65.18
Length 0.00
References PAS database.
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Description An incomplete figurine of Victory cast-in-one-piece showing the Goddess draped, with her right leg slightly advanced, both arms and lower legs are broken off and missing. The hair which is worn up in two cast 'buns' one at the top of the head and one at the nape of the neck is nicely engraved, the wings are also decorated with half circle engraving. The broken right arm is held out almost at right angles from the shoulder (PAS).
PAS id NARC3058


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