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| ID | 1151 |
|---|---|
| Images |
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| Grid Ref | TL9724 |
| Project type | Excavation |
| County | Essex |
| Site | Colchester |
| Site Name | Lexden tumulus |
| Site Type | Rural |
| Location Type | Grave |
| Context | Layer |
| Context Quality | 3 |
| Site Date | c.15-10 BC |
| Object Period | -1 |
| Material | Bronze |
| Secondary Material | Wood - ash |
| Other finds from site | Figurines and attachments |
| Import | Yes |
| Location | Colchester Castle Museum |
| Ref No | COLEM 2001.96 |
| Form | Base |
| Bearded | No |
| Clothed | No |
| Drapery | No |
| Condition | Worn |
| Classical | 1 |
| Photo | Yes |
| Illustration | Yes |
| Height | 51.00 |
| Length | 86.00 |
| References | Foster 1986, 67 fig. 23 no 15 [Link to Bibliography] |
| Description | Square base for figurine. Bronze analysed as of Roman composition (Foster). Iron shaft projects from centre of upper surface. |
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