Record ID: WILT-660C9E
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper ally Roman figurine of Mercury, dating to the period AD 43- 402. The figurine is incomplete, with most of his limbs intact, with exception to a singular hand and two feet. The head is appropriately sized for body proportions, the hair is depicted as incised waved grooves. Covering the rest of the skull is a winged cap. This is decorated with vertical lines and grooves. The eyes are visible as small indents, and the nose is defined with two vertical grooves, both at a diagonal angle. The brow ridge is enhanced by a horizontal line, just above the eyes. The jaw l…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.