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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy anthropomorphic figurine dating to the Roman period, (AD43-410). There is no evidence of drapery and the figure appears to be naked and male although the sexual organs are not defined. The left leg has broken just below the knee and each hand has broken away at just above the wrist. These breaks appear to have occurred during antiquity. The figure's head is tilted to his right with his chin resting on his left arm which is raised and bent at the elbow. The right arm is by his side, bent at the elbow and points forwards. The legs are apart and bent slightly at the knee. The remaining foot is rounded.The figure appears to have short hair which terminates at the nape of his neck and curves up round the ears towards a fringe. A linear groove down the centre of his back defines the shoulders. The waist is narrowed and the buttocks rounded.The facial features are worn however slight oval depressions represent eyes while the nose is represented by a slightly raised bump. The mouth is not visible but the shape of the face is suggestive of a beard.The object is worn with only a few small patches of dark green patina remaining. The majority of the object is a light green due to corrosion.The position of the arms and head indicate that the figure may be dancing. However it is also possible that the incomplete raised arm may have been holding an object such as a spear or musical instrument. It is unclear if this figurine is meant to represent one of the Roman gods or possibly a Roman citizen or Emperor. The function is unknown but it was probably related to religious activity either as a votive deposit or household god.
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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