| ID | 164 |
|---|---|
| Images | No image in database |
| Grid Ref | TR1557 |
| Project type | Unknown |
| County | Kent |
| Site | Canterbury? |
| Site Type | Civitas capital |
| Location Type | Unknown |
| Context | Unknown |
| Context Quality | 0 |
| Object Period | 0 |
| Material | Bronze |
| Import | No |
| Place of manufacture | Local |
| Location | Canterbury Museum |
| M/F | Male |
| Age | Mature |
| Form | Figurine |
| Type | Composite |
| Name | Horse and rider |
| Bearded | No |
| Standing/Seated | Seated |
| Headgear | Cavalry helmet |
| Attributes | Yes |
| Attribute description | Shield, missing spear |
| Clothed | Yes |
| Drapery | No |
| Condition | Good |
| Classical | 0 |
| Quality | Stylised 1 |
| Photo | Yes |
| Illustration | No |
| Height | 50.00 |
| Length | 250.00 |
| References | Pitts 1979, no 142; Hildyard 1958, 245-6, pl XXVIII b; Green 1976, 231 [Link to Bibliography] |
| Description | Cast as a single piece. Legs of both horse and rider shortened. Hands pierced to hold attributes (spear, sword). Round shield with central boss held on left arm. |
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