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| ID | 214 |
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| Images |
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| Grid Ref | NY9070 |
| Project type | Unknown |
| County | Northumberland |
| Site | Chesters |
| Site Type | Military |
| Location Type | Unknown |
| Context | Unknown |
| Context Quality | 1 |
| Object Period | 0 |
| Material | Bronze |
| Location | Chesters Museum |
| Ref No | HWMEH CH752 |
| Form | Attachment? |
| Type | Animal |
| Name | Stag |
| Bearded | No |
| Standing/Seated | Standing |
| Clothed | No |
| Drapery | No |
| Condition | Slightly worn, missing front leg |
| Classical | 0 |
| Quality | Stylised 2 |
| Photo | Yes |
| Illustration | Yes |
| Height | 55.00 |
| Length | 56.00 |
| References | Green 1978, 55; Ross 1992, 418, fig 191; Thomas 1963, 14-16, fig 7e [Link to Bibliography] |
| Description | Unusual object. Flat section with stylised three-dimensional head. Open mouth, no eyes, and ears/horns protruding to the back of the head. Flat curved body with single shaft, rounded section, to rear as a leg. Flat circular projection from the rump. Purpose unknown. |
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