| ID | 712 |
|---|---|
| Images | No image in database |
| Grid Ref | ST7899 |
| Project type | Excavation |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Site | Uley |
| Site Name | West Hill |
| Site Type | Religious |
| Location Type | Temple bank structure XIX |
| Context | 406 |
| Context Quality | 3 |
| Site Date | IA-C7 |
| Object Period | 0 |
| Material | Bronze |
| Other finds from site | Other figurines from site |
| Location | British Museum |
| Ref No | 1978,0102.30 |
| Form | Votive |
| Type | Human |
| Name | Leg |
| Bearded | No |
| Standing/Seated | Standing |
| Clothed | No |
| Drapery | No |
| Classical | 1 |
| Photo | No |
| Illustration | Yes |
| Height | 0.00 |
| Length | 0.00 |
| References | Henig 1993, 100, fig 88, no 8 [Link to Bibliography] |
| Description | The exaggerated forward curve of the upper leg renders it unsuitable as part of a figurine, and it must be a purpose-made medical ex voto (Henig). |
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