ID | 214 |
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Images | |
Grid Ref | NY9070 |
Project type | Unknown |
County | Northumberland |
Site | Chesters |
Site Type | Military |
Location Type | Unknown |
Context | Unknown |
Context Quality | 1 |
Object Period | 0 |
Material | Bronze |
Location | Chesters Museum |
Ref No | HWMEH CH752 |
Form | Attachment? |
Type | Animal |
Name | Stag |
Bearded | No |
Standing/Seated | Standing |
Clothed | No |
Drapery | No |
Condition | Slightly worn, missing front leg |
Classical | 0 |
Quality | Stylised 2 |
Photo | Yes |
Illustration | Yes |
Height | 55.00 |
Length | 56.00 |
References | Green 1978, 55; Ross 1992, 418, fig 191; Thomas 1963, 14-16, fig 7e [Link to Bibliography] |
Description | Unusual object. Flat section with stylised three-dimensional head. Open mouth, no eyes, and ears/horns protruding to the back of the head. Flat curved body with single shaft, rounded section, to rear as a leg. Flat circular projection from the rump. Purpose unknown. |
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