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Description: | Cast copper alloy gilded figurine of a baby bird. Possibly has lead inside as it is very heavy. The metal has corroded slightly to give a reddish tinge. Some of the gilding remains.The detail of the bird's feathers have been picked out. It is sat down with it's wings folded at the side and the head facing forwards. It has a small tail which is visible. The base looks as though it was attached to something else. It is possible it was sat in a nest as part of the figurine.The gilding could suggest a date of c.1300 onwards for this object. However the bird has 2 holes in it's back, close to the tail. These appear to have been threaded which would suggest a much later date.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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