| ID | 1037 |
|---|---|
| Images | No image in database |
| Grid Ref | TL9925 |
| Project type | Excavation |
| County | Essex |
| Site | Colchester |
| Site Name | Balkerne Lane |
| Site Type | Colonia |
| Location Type | Settlement |
| Context Quality | 2 |
| Site Date | C1-4 |
| Context Date | C4 |
| Object Period | 0 |
| Material | Bronze |
| Other finds from site | Dog (1034), turtle (1035), snake (1036) |
| Location | Colchester Castle Museum |
| Ref No | COLEM 1986.67.4180 |
| Form | Figurine |
| Type | Bird |
| Name | Unknown |
| Bearded | No |
| Standing/Seated | Standing |
| Clothed | No |
| Drapery | No |
| Condition | Foot and leg only, one toe missing |
| Classical | 0 |
| Photo | No |
| Illustration | Yes |
| Height | 0.00 |
| Length | 11.00 |
| References | Crummy 1983, 144, fig. 173 no 4275 [Link to Bibliography] |
| Description | A small copper-alloy three-toed foot and part of a leg. There was probably a fourth toe at the rear of the foot. Probably therefore, from a figurine of a bird. (Crummy) |
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