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Description: | A complete cast lead or lead alloy head or bust from a figurine, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD).The figurine is irregular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The front is domed and consists of moulded decoration in the form of a face. The face has a pronounced upper lip or mouth, with a bulbous nose above. The eyebrows have been formed from a ridge across the face, and the eyes are indisinict. The hair is almost wig like, with two semi-circles on either side and a triangle on the forehead, suggesting a receding hairline. The neck looks like he is wearing a collar.The reverse of the figurine is concave, with a hollowed area in the centre.The figurine is a mid light grey colour, with an even surface patina.It measures 55.40mm in length, 35.38mm wide and 18.62mm thick. It weighs 180.5 grams.
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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