Figurines Data

ID	1031
Images	No image in database
Grid Ref	TL9925
Project type	Excavation
County	Essex
Site	Colchester
Site Name	Lion Walk
Site Type	Colonia
Location Type	Settlement
Context	Pit F262
Context Quality	3
Site Date	C1-4
Context Date	C2/3
Object Period	0
Material	Bronze
Other finds from site	Cockerel (1032) and eagle wing (1033)
Location	Colchester Castle Museum
Ref No	COLEM 1986.65.3028
Form	Attachment
Type	Bird
Name	Duck
Aliases	Chicken
Bearded	No
Clothed	No
Drapery	No
Classical	1
Quality	Stylised 2
Photo	No
Illustration	Yes
Height	12.00
Length	14.00
References	Crummy 1983, 142, fig. 171 no 4268; possibly Green 1976, 216 no 8 [Link to Bibliography]
Description	A small copper alloy bird. The underside of the figure is flat and has a short shaft for attachment to a surface of some kind. The figurine is perhaps intended to be a duck, as the beak is quite prominent and the flat bottom and squat body are reminiscent of enamelled duck brooches. However, in view of the discovery nearby of a cockerel (4269) there is a possibility that this is a chicken. No details of eyes or plumage is visible on the bird, but despite this the figure has a lively aspect (Crummy)