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Description: | The figurine represents a male, naked, with his hands and feet missing. It is uncertain which god it is supposed to be representing. This figurine is highly likely to be of a Roman date. It is made from cast copper alloy. The figure is standing with his hands being held out. However the hands are missing, and they are broken off at approximately the mid point of the fore-arm on one and at the elbow on the other. These breaks are possibly recent, but the surface corrosion and abrasion prominent so this is not certain. One leg is slightly bent. The lower limbs appear to be too slender, therefore out of proportion to the torso. Between the thighs there is the remains of a slight miss casting so the legs are joined here. The figure maybe wearing headwear, such as a wreath, but this is uncertain. The figurine is in poor condition with surface corrosion, abrasion and broken areas. There are occasional traces of a grey/green patina. The figurine weighs 49.08g. In length it is 71.2mm and 33.9mm wide.
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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