| ID | 1182 |
|---|---|
| Images |
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| Grid Ref | ST5188 |
| Project type | Metal detector |
| County | Monmouthshire |
| County Previously | Gwent |
| Site | Portskewett |
| Site Name | Black Rock, Severn Estuary |
| Site Type | Unknown |
| Location Type | Unknown |
| Context | Unknown |
| Context Quality | 1 |
| Object Period | 0 |
| Material | Bronze |
| Location | Newport Museum and Art Gallery |
| Ref No | NPTMG 1987.411.1 |
| Form | Figurine |
| Type | Bird |
| Name | Eagle |
| Bearded | No |
| Is an attribute of | Jupiter |
| Clothed | No |
| Drapery | No |
| Condition | Slightly worn, damage to tip of beak. |
| Classical | 1 |
| Quality | Stylised 1 |
| Photo | Yes |
| Illustration | No |
| Height | 24.70 |
| Length | 47.20 |
| Description | Wings spread, head turned to left. Iron shaft through body. Hatching incised on wings and tail for feathers, on top of body and neck are short notches. |
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