Figurines Data

ID	1048
Images	No image in database
Grid Ref	SO6299
Project type	Metal detector
County	Shropshire
Site	Much Wenlock
Site Type	Unknown
Location Type	Unknown
Context	Unknown
Context Quality	1
Object Period	0
Material	Bronze
Location	Returned to finder
Ref No	HESH-179FE1
Form	Figurine
Type	Bird
Name	Goose
Bearded	No
Standing/Seated	Standing
Clothed	No
Drapery	No
Condition	Slightly worn, right foot missing
Classical	1
Photo	Yes
Illustration	No
Height	26.90
Length	8.50
References	PAS database. [Link to Bibliography]
Description	The bird is depicted standing on its rear legs with its wings folded slightly across each other over the tail; its neck is raised and its head is thrown slightly back. There are a number of areas of incised decoration present. This is most evident on the rear of the goose (on the tail and wings) where the decoration has been used to suggest feathers. Similar incised decoration can be seen on the back and neck. The eyes and beak of the bird have also been incised to indicate specific features; however, much of this detail has been lost through abrasion (PAS).
PAS id	HESH-179FE1