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ID	1021
Images	No image in database
Grid Ref	SP7855
Project type	Metal detector
County	Northamptonshire
Site	Hackleton
Site Type	Unknown
Location Type	Unknown
Context	Unknown
Context Quality	1
Object Period	0
Material	Bronze
Location	Returned to finder
Ref No	NARC-EA98E1
Form	Figurine
Type	Animal
Name	Hare
Bearded	No
Standing/Seated	Seated
Clothed	No
Drapery	No
Condition	Good
Classical	1
Quality	Stylised 2
Photo	Yes
Illustration	No
Height	41.10
Length	0.00
References	PAS database. [Link to Bibliography]
Description	An unusual copper-alloy figurine of a hare in fine condition. The hare is quite stylised and is depicted sitting up on its hind legs with its front legs jutting out in front of it. The base is flat to allow it to stand up. Its long ears are raised above the head and have quite crude grooves cut into them to represent the hare's inner ear. Two punched rings depict the hare's eyes above its nose. On the rear of the animal the hare's small tail is formed by two triangular wedges cut from the base, creating a sub-rectangular shaped tail. There is a circular groove at the front of the base to differentiate the two hind legs. File marks are evident on much of the animal, particularly on the front of its ears and head, above its front legs on its chest, and between the front and hind legs. The rest of the hare shows evidence of substantial polishing and it has a quite smooth finish. The artefact has a nice, deep, even green patina. The hare stands 41.1 mm tall and is 8.5 mm wide. It is 15.1 mm long from the back of the tail to the front of the hind legs (PAS).
PAS id	NARC-EA98E1