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ID 760
Images No image in database
Grid Ref NY1031
Project type Metal detector
County Cumbria
Site Papcastle
Site Type Military
Location Type Fort
Context Unknown
Context Quality 1
Object Period 0
Material Bronze
Location Unknown
M/F Male
Form Figurine
Type Deity
Name Cupid
Aliases Victory
Bearded No
Standing/Seated Standing
Headgear Yes
Attributes Yes
Attribute description Wings
Clothed No
Drapery No
Condition Arms missing, right leg broken, corroded
Classical 1
Photo No
Illustration Yes
Height 83.00
Length 0.00
References Richardson 1999, 20, fig 8, no 161
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Description Both wings carry a combination of incised straight lines and semi-circles to indicate feathering which is best preserved on the upper surface of the left wing. Traces of a head decoration can be seen most clearly from the rear with a cloth covering held by an encircling band. The base is of indeterminate form (Richardson)


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