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ID	1087
Images	No image in database
Grid Ref	Unknown
Project type	Metal detector
County	Unknown
Site	Unknown
Site Name	Finder won't reveal details
Site Type	Unknown
Location Type	Unknown
Context	Unknown
Context Quality	0
Object Period	0
Material	Bronze
Location	Returned to finder
Ref No	LEIC-C61D24
Form	Figurine
Type	Composite
Name	Horse and rider
Bearded	No
Clothed	No
Drapery	No
Condition	Good, but horse only. Some corrosion.
Classical	0
Photo	Yes
Illustration	No
Height	74.00
Length	88.00
References	PAS database [Link to Bibliography]
Description	The object weighs 217grams and represents the lower part of a Horse and Rider figurine which are only known in the East Midlands. The horse, which is realistically depicted in mid stride, is missing the lower part of three of its legs. The intact leg, which is its back left, is taking its weight and has a stylised hoof. The head which is 29mm long and 14mm wide, is very worn but small circular protrusions can just be made out where its eyes would be. The nose is also worn and it is missing its left ear completely and most of its right. The mane is very unusual and is formed from two protruding shallow crescents which run parallel down its neck. They have a frilled, 'pie crust' edge and there is a depression between them. This may have allowed something to be placed inside, perhaps a mane of some organic material? The horse has a small circular protrusion on its left side, which although corroded appears to have been deliberate and may be a fitting which held the rider in place. It has a full tail, which if it wasn't missing its tip, would run to its hoof. This is decorated with faint incised lines. The underside of the horse has a recessed area between its front legs which is sub rectangular in form and presumably designed to hold the horse onto something, although it may have been free standing? (PAS)
PAS id	LEIC-C61D24