[Link to Bibliography]
| ID | 434 |
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| Images |
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| Grid Ref | SU6462 |
| Project type | Unknown |
| County | Hampshire |
| Site | Silchester |
| Site Type | Civitas capital |
| Location Type | Basilica |
| Context | Unknown |
| Context Quality | 1 |
| Object Period | 0 |
| Material | Bronze |
| Import | No |
| Place of manufacture | Local |
| Location | Reading Museum |
| Ref No | REDMG 03656 |
| Form | Figurine |
| Type | Bird |
| Name | Cockerel |
| Bearded | No |
| Standing/Seated | Standing |
| Is an attribute of | Mercury |
| Clothed | No |
| Drapery | No |
| Condition | Corroded, feet and beak missing |
| Classical | 1 |
| Quality | Classical 3 |
| Photo | Yes |
| Illustration | No |
| Height | 35.00 |
| Length | 40.00 |
| References | Pitts 1979, no 200; Green 1976, 196, no 47; Boon 1974, 167; Joyce 1881, 354 [Link to Bibliography] |
| Description | Although not in very good condition one can see that this was a detailed piece with feathers, eyes, wattles and coxcombe shown. Tail feathers spread. Herringbone feathers on wings. Head turned slightly to the left. |
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