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Description: | An incomplete Post-Medieval (1600-1900) lead object in the form of a head with prominent chin and hooked nose, possibly meant to represent Pulcinello (Punchinello), a classical character originating in the commedia dell'arte of the 17th century and later developing into the puppet Punch. Punchinello is also the name of a satirical magazine in late 19th century America, inspired by the English publication Punch.The object is flat to the reverse, with moulded hair, nose and chin. The hair comprises four sections - an inverted triangle on a rectangular area, the line of which above the eyes being in-curved to represent eyebrows, and to either side of this a long oval area. The eyes are sunken circular hollows. Below the chin is a narrow, thin projection 11.15x3.48mm in cross-section, terminating in an old break after c.4mm.Measures 43.97mm in length, 32.46mm in max.width and 11.73mm in max.thickness (at the nose). Weighs 58.0g.
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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