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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy figurine of a cockerel of possible Roman date. The figurine has been cast in one piece to form a cockerel the head, tail, wings and body of which all remain in tact. Only the legs are missing with a worn break. Only the markings depicting the eyes of the cockerel are now visible. Cockerels are associated with the God Mercury as cockerels are seen to 'herald in a new day' and Mercury was the Herald of the Gods. This figurine therefore may be of a votive nature for use within a temple or shrine.The object is 41.4mm long, 28.8mm wide, 14.9mm thick and weighs 28.7g. The metal is a mid reddish-green colour and is slightly worn.
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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