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Description: | A copper alloy figurine in the form of a large bird, probably an eagle. The figurine is free standing on a round plinth under the bird's feet. It probably dates from the post medieval period. It is 39mm high, 27.7mm wide and 17.9mm thick. The wings extend to the side but are curved inwards at the front to almost meet at the base of the bird's chest, in an anatomically incorrect way. An effort has been made to represent featers on the wings and the back, but the patina is very flaky and much of the detail is missing. The poor quality of the metal and the crudeness of design suggest a post medieval date. This object may have been used as a toy, or may be a decorative element from a larger object.
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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