Record ID: HAMP-5CCAC5
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object of probable later medieval or post-medieval date: probably a figurine. The object is moulded on the upper surface; the lower surface is flat. The figurine would appear anthropomorphic, but with arms truncated at the elbows and without a head! Longitudinal ridges on the upper surface are suggestive of drapery. A possible foot appears separated while the other is closer in to the body. The lower surface features a number of slightly wavy transverse lines. At the 'head' end is a small, somewhat off-centre hole into which a rivet on a seperate object might …
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-86B238
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy human head. This is an incomplete object and it is not possible to be certain what it was part of. It may have been a figurine or a a decorative element from a more functional object (e.g. a dagger handle, lynch pin terminal etc.). The head is three dimensional and decorated in the round. The top of the head is flattened into a sub-circular plane. The face is oval with a shallow, sloped forehead. Below this are the deeply recessed, pointed oval eyes. The nose is cast in relief and is triangular in shape (point upwards)and slopes at the same angle as the forehead. Below th…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-DC9D32
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy head, of probable late Iron Age date. It measures 19.26mm in height, 14.90mm ear to ear and weighs 17.18g. It may have once formed part of a small figurine. The head has uneven hollow eyes with defined semi-circular brows above and a straight nose. The ears are low and D-shaped, defined by a semi-circle to the rear and hollowed inside. The mouth is an assymmetric upturned crescent shape and the chin tapers to a rounded point, giving the face an almond shape overall. The top and back of the head has been engraved with twelve concentric swirls, to give the impression …
Created on: Friday 18th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dorchester area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5C0CF8
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilt copper alloy Corpus Christi (body of Christ crucified) figurine. The head, upper torso and partial arms survive. The arms are raised so that the missing hands were above the head. The head projects forwards and is slightly tilted to the figure's right. Behind the head is a circular nimbus or halo decorated with three arms of an equal armed cross. The head and face are well modeled with details of the eyes, nose, mouth, eyebrows, beard and hair clearly rendered. The hair falls in coiled locks onto both shoulders and is waved from a mid line on the crown. The back beh…
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rushton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-8C6C09
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman figurine dating to the period c. AD 43 - 410. Only the hand survives and is broken off at the wrist. The break at the wrist meaasures 7.25mm in width and is 5.6mm thick. The hand is holding a rectangular box with an open lid. The raised lid is slightly bent. The fingers are wrapped around the box and pointing upwards. The box contains incence depicted as numerous circular projections. The fragment is similar to the hand of a complete figurine of a genius or priest in the British Museum. (Pers. comms. Ralph Jackson) C.f. Watters, H. B, Catalogue…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Sunday 29th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pentridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-9076F6
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Roman anthropomorphic figurine of a female deity dating to the period c. AD 43 - 410. The figurine depicts a semi-naked female and is missing the head, right arm, lower left arm, lower right leg and left foot. The figure is standing in a contrapposto stance with a nude torso. The remaining fragment of the left arm is held away from the body and pointing downwards. The break point of the right arm suggests that it was pointing upwards. The moulded torso is indistinct with an incised belly button and drapery gathered below the hips and falling down the left leg. The l…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Sunday 5th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-95E082
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of lead, possibly of avian shape. Heavily corroded and thick with lead oxides. The surface of one side appears to be decorated with linear designs resembling herringbone patterns.
Created on: Friday 1st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2017
Spatial data recorded.