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ID 307
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Grid Ref SE6052
Project type Unknown
County Yorkshire, North
Site York
Site Name N.E. RLY excavation 1875
Site Type Colonia
Location Type Unknown
Context Unknown
Context Quality 1
Object Period 0
Material Bronze
Location Yorkshire Museum
Ref No YORYM H2427
Form Fitting
Type Bird
Name Peacock
Bearded No
Clothed No
Drapery No
Condition Good, slightly worn
Classical 1
Quality Stylised 2
Photo Yes
Illustration No
Height 70.00
Length 105.00
References Green 1978, 75, no 22, pl 72; Home 1924, pl opp 130
[Link to Bibliography]
Description Stands on a flat round base. Rather abstract; no eyes or feathers depicted. Long, flat tail feather and small three-lobed cockscomb. Large beak with ring attached to the tip.


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