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ID 581
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Grid Ref SU8605
Project type Unknown
County Sussex, West
Site Chichester
Site Type Civitas capital
Location Type Unknown
Context Unknown
Context Quality 0
Object Period 0
Material Bronze
Location British Museum
Ref No 1927,0211.1
Form Figurine
Type Animal
Name Horse
Bearded No
Standing/Seated Standing
Clothed No
Drapery No
Condition Some corrosion and pitting
Classical 1
Quality Classical 3
Photo Yes
Illustration No
Height 50.00
Length 56.00
References Green 1976, 197
[Link to Bibliography]
Description Stands with all 4 legs straight, head turned slightly to the left. Tail joined at base to right rear leg, decorated with longitudinal grooves. Large rump, swaybacked. Mane incised along back of neck. Head damaged so detail is missing, but appears fairly well-modelled with mouth slightly open.


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