Figurines Data

ID	1153
Images	No image in database
Grid Ref	SP0974
Project type	Metal detector
County	Warwickshire
Site	Tanworth in Arden
Site Type	Unknown
Location Type	Unknown
Context	Unknown
Context Quality	1
Object Period	0
Material	Bronze
Location	Private hands
Ref No	WAW-C54295
M/F	Female
Age	Mature
Form	Figurine
Type	Deity
Name	Minerva
Bearded	No
Standing/Seated	Seated
Headgear	Helmet
Attributes	Yes
Attribute description	Missing spear, armour?
Clothed	Yes
Drapery	No
Condition	Worn
Classical	1
Quality	Stylised 2
Photo	Yes
Illustration	No
Height	53.20
Length	0.00
References	PAS database. [Link to Bibliography]
Description	Bent at the shoulders, Legs truncated but widely splayed to fit around a horse. Hips very wide, buttocks and female genitalia emphasised. 'V' shaped line across hips. Narrow waist and upper body with slight indications of breasts. The upper body is covered with incised horizontal and vertical lines suggesting armour, vertical lines on the lower body may represent the pleats. There is a curved band with incised radial lines representing a collar and the sleeves are wide and appear to end at the elbow. Right arm curved over shoulder and ending in a large fist that is likely to have held a weapon. Left arm truncated. Head small and neat, face worn but appears feminine. The figure is wearing a crested helmet.. . This figure is female and might represent an equestrian Minerva linked with the Celtic goddess Epona (PAS database).
PAS id	WAW-C54295