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ID 722
Images No image in database
Grid Ref SU0626
Project type Metal detector
County Wiltshire
Site Bishopstone
Site Type Unknown
Location Type Unknown
Context Unknown
Context Quality 0
Object Period 0
Material Bronze
Import Maybe
Place of manufacture Gaul?
Location Returned to finder
Ref No WILT-ECCBB4
M/F Male
Age Mature
Form Figurine
Type Deity
Name Jupiter
Bearded Yes
Headgear Laurel wreath
Clothed No
Drapery No
Condition Head only
Classical 1
Quality Stylised
Photo Yes
Illustration Yes
Height 0.00
Length 0.00
References Worrell 2004, 330, fig 14; PAS database
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Description It is hollow-cast and there is an ancient break at the top of the neck. The head is crowned with a prominent laurel wreath tied low at the back of the head. The features are quite fine, although rather worn; the eyes are oval, the nose delicate, and the mouth slightly open. A moustache curls down to join the full beard which has prominent curls. The back of the head is smooth (PAS).
PAS id WILT-ECCBB4


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