Record ID: YORYM-556774
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2018 T353. Description: Silver-gilt figurine in the shape of a bird, an element of a larger composite object, the nature is which is unclear. The bird had a long straight neck and a downward curving beak, circular recessed eyes (originally set with glass or gemstones, now absent), a comma-shaped torso and long straight back that terminates in a truncated tail that appears to have been deliberately cut and filed flat. The entire body of the bird is decorated with a series of neatly incised lines in groups of central 'ribs' with incised lines at angles to these…
Created on: Friday 11th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brantingham', grid reference and parish protected.