ID | 557 |
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Images | No image in database |
Grid Ref | SU4997 |
Project type | Metal detector? |
County | Oxfordshire |
Site | near Abingdon |
Site Type | Unknown |
Location Type | Unknown |
Context | Unknown |
Context Quality | 0 |
Object Period | 0 |
Material | Bronze |
Location | Private hands |
M/F | Male |
Age | Mature |
Form | Figurine |
Type | Human |
Name | Bound captive |
Bearded | Yes |
Standing/Seated | Seated |
Clothed | No |
Drapery | No |
Classical | 1 |
Quality | Stylised 1 |
Photo | No |
Illustration | Yes |
Height | 44.00 |
Length | 0.00 |
References | Jackson 2005, 151 no. 1 fig. 3 [Link to Bibliography] |
Description | The seemingly complete figure is seated or crouched, with drawn-up haunches and apparently hunched shoulders. The disproportionately large head has voluminous mane-like hair, which merges with a full, bushy beard and a long drooping moustache. The nose is prominent, while the parted lips and sloping eyes impart a distinctly mournful expression. A rope or chain encircles the neck and the wrists, which are clasped together under the chin. The rope descends in front of the shins to encircle (or link with a shackle on) the bare feet at the ankles (Jackson). |
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