ID | 1054 |
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Images | No image in database |
Grid Ref | SK8864 |
Project type | Metal detector |
County | Suffolk |
Site | Great Barton |
Site Type | Unknown |
Location Type | Unknown |
Context | Unknown |
Context Quality | 1 |
Object Period | 0 |
Material | Bronze |
Ref No | SF2950 |
Form | Figurine |
Type | Bird |
Name | Eagle |
Bearded | No |
Clothed | No |
Drapery | No |
Classical | 1 |
Photo | No |
Illustration | Yes |
Height | 0.00 |
Length | 44.00 |
Parallels | Fenny Stratford (369) |
References | PAS database. [Link to Bibliography] |
Description | Cast copper-alloy eagle figurine; portrayed with outstretched wings with its head turned to left; the head and body, including its underside, carry engraved details representing facial features and feathers; at the base of the figurine just above the legs of the eagle is an irregular breakage, the face of which is impregnated with iron corrosion; this may represent the remains of an attachment feature (PAS). |
PAS id | SF2950 |
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Last updated: Wed Feb 29 2012