Figurines Data

ID	656
Images
Grid Ref	TQ3571
Project type	Unknown
County	Greater London
Site	Lewisham
Site Name	Sydenham
Site Type	Unknown
Location Type	Unknown
Context	Unknown
Context Quality	1
Object Period	0
Material	Bronze
Location	British Museum
Ref No	1813,1211.5
Form	Figurine
Type	Animal
Name	Snake
Bearded	No
Clothed	No
Drapery	No
Condition	Slightly corroded and worn
Classical	1
Quality	Classical 3
Photo	Yes
Illustration	No
Height	0.00
Length	71.00
References	Green 1976, 221 [Link to Bibliography]
Description	Diameter 39 mm.Body of snake coiled into two loops with the head slightly raised and the tip of the tail within the loops. The scales are often worn or corroded but on the interior, protected, part of the loop they are depicted as diagonal grooves. The neck tapers towards the head which is almond shaped. The head is damaged but one small possible eye is visible on the left side near the rear of the head. There is a slightl ridge around the exterior of the body from casting.