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Description: | Gilt cast copper alloy figure in the form of a standing animal of unknown type. The animal has a long neck, slightly curved back and a pointed nose. The mouth is large and, although closed, is emphasised. Behind the head are two small ears. The body is long and terminated is a short, hanging tail. The legs are well formed and anatomically correct although the feet are unclear but suggest hooves rather than toes. Cast integrally with the animal is a 1.3mm thick, circular plate, through which is a rectangular hole 5.2 x 5.0mm, with a narrower projection on one side. Through the plate are two holes 2.3mm diameter one of retain a nail or rivet 6.3mm long with a 2.4mm diameter x 1.5mm deep cheese-head. Gilding is restricted to the upper surface of the plate.
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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