Figurines Data

ID	1034
Images	No image in database
Grid Ref	TL9925
Project type	Excavation
County	Essex
Site	Colchester
Site Name	Balkerne Lane
Site Type	Colonia
Location Type	Settlement
Context	Topsoil
Context Quality	2
Site Date	C1-4
Context Date	c. AD 250-300
Object Period	0
Material	Bronze
Other finds from site	Turtle (1035), snake (1036), bird foot (1037)
Location	Colchester Castle Museum
Ref No	COLEM 1986.67.2421
Form	Figurine
Type	Animal
Name	Dog
Bearded	No
Standing/Seated	Seated
Is an attribute of	Diana, Deae Matres, Dea Nutrix
Clothed	No
Drapery	No
Condition	Some corrosion, damage to rump and tail
Classical	1
Quality	Classical 3 or Stylised 1
Photo	No
Illustration	Yes
Height	33.00
Length	18.00
References	Crummy 1983, 143, fig. 172 no 4272 [Link to Bibliography]
Description	A corroded copper-alloy figuine of a sitting hound, with its head raised and turned to the left. The rump and tail are damaged. Despite the effect of corrosion the long muzzle, lean body and big feet of a hunting hound are clearly defined. The figure is graceful and life-like. The raised head of a dog either listening to or watching his master is particularly appealing. (However, as the muzzle is somewhat damaged by corrosion it is not possible to be absolutely certain that the hound's mouth is shut. If it were open the raised head might be an indication that he is supposed to be howling.) (Crummy).