Figurines Data

ID	98
Images
Grid Ref	TL9724
Project type	Excavation
County	Essex
Site	Colchester
Site Name	Lexden tumulus
Site Type	Rural
Location Type	Grave
Context	Grave
Context Quality	3
Site Date	c.15-10 BC
Object Period	-1
Material	Bronze
Other finds from site	Other figurines and attachments
Import	Yes
Place of manufacture	Gaul
Location	Colchester Castle Museum
Ref No	COLEM 2001.96
Form	Figurine
Type	Animal
Name	Boar
Bearded	No
Standing/Seated	Standing
Clothed	No
Drapery	No
Condition	Corroded. Hind legs and lower part of left foreleg missing.
Classical	1
Quality	Classical 2
Photo	Yes
Illustration	Yes
Height	72.00
Length	86.00
References	Foster 1986, 55, pl 2; Pitts 1979, no 166; Green 1976, 219; Toynbee 1964, 40; Laver 1926-7, 249 [Link to Bibliography]
Description	The face is finely modelled, with the eyes, ears and details of the fur clearly shown. (Foster p55). Stands with head turned to right. Head very detailed with long snout and open mouth. Finely modelled eyes and ears, crest and fur around jaw line. Solid cast. Powerful, fine beast. Head in much better condition than the rest of the body. Although largely missing the legs appear to be quite small. Slight ridge along rear haunches.