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| ID | 742 |
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| Images |
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| Grid Ref | ST6856 |
| Project type | Metal detector |
| County | Somerset |
| Site | Camerton |
| Site Type | Small town |
| Location Type | Unknown |
| Context | Unknown |
| Context Quality | 1 |
| Site Date | IA-Roman |
| Object Date | C1 AD |
| Object Period | 1 |
| Material | Bronze |
| Location | British Museum |
| Ref No | P1982,1001.1 |
| Form | Figurine |
| Type | Animal |
| Name | Boar |
| Bearded | No |
| Clothed | No |
| Drapery | No |
| Condition | Good, slight wear |
| Classical | 1 |
| Quality | Classical 3 |
| Photo | Yes |
| Illustration | Yes |
| Height | 32.00 |
| Length | 56.00 |
| Parallels | Gschwantler 1984, Taf. XXXIII (Enns, Austria) |
| References | Jackson 1990, 26-7, pl I and frontispiece [Link to Bibliography] |
| Description | Realistic depiction of a boar, stands on a flat rectangular base. High crest along back with vertical incisions along its length. Tail curled around over right rear haunch. Short horizontal grooves over body for hair. Pointed ears, tusks, penis - masculine, fierce creature. Nicely modelled. |
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