https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/templates/general_wide/img/logo.png https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/figurines.html https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/figurines/figurine-13025.html Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Figurines  

Description:		A Romano-British cast copper-alloy figurine of a standing human male, apparently a huntsman. The figure is depicted with arms raised high, and is naked except for a strap that hangs diagonally from the right shoulder to the left hip. At the hip, an empty quiver is suspended from the strap.
Category:		Roman, Figurines
Category:		Figurines

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/figurines/figurine-34764.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Figurines  

Description:		A copper-alloy figurine most probably dating to the Roman period. The figurine is depicted as a naked male infant, posed with the head tilted slightly to the right; the right arm folded across the body; left arm by his side, the legs are in a bent position and broken off above the ankles.
Category:		Roman, Figurines
Category:		Figurines

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/figurines/eagle-mount-39976.html Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Figurines  

Description:		A small cast copper-alloy zoomorphic figurine of the Roman period. The figurine is in the form of a standing eagle with closed wings, it is mounted on an oval base which has the embedded remains of an iron mounting device at the centre. The features of the eagle are now much abraded.
Category:		Roman, Figurines
Category:		Figurines

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/figurines/bound-captive-figurine-13024.html Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Figurines  

Description:		A Romano-Celtic cast copper-alloy figurine depicting a bound captive. The legs and arms are bound individually and to each other, and the rope is passed around the neck. There is a vertical hole through the centre of the body. Nigel Mills (see References below) writes of these objects: "It has been suggested that these captive figures are amulets. However, they are likely to have been mounted through the holes, possibly as a security device. The angle of the legs suggest that they could be sited and then secured by two cords, one passing down through the body and the other going across through the body. The figure is self-explanatory, meaning 'Do not tamper!'." Cf. PAS: NLM2845
Category:		Roman, Figurines
Category:		Figurines

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/figurines/figurine-or-mount-of-priapus-6469.html Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Figurines  

Description:		A Copper-Alloy or Bronze Roman figurine (or mount) of the God Priapus (Greek: Priapos). Priapus was originally a minor fertility God from Asia Minor who gained some little popularity with the Greeks around the 4th century BC. It seems the Greeks identified Priapus as the offspring of a union between Aphrodite and Dionysus. Priapus was eventually adopted by the Romans as the patron God of Gardens (in particular Viniculture or grape cultivation), Sailors and Fisherman. A true "God of Plenty" he is always shown with an enormous Phallus. Perhaps the most famous image of Priapus is the fresco contained in the villa of the Vettii, Pompeii. This shows Priapus weighing his Phallus against a bag of money. This figurine or mount (as there appears to be some evidence of an attachment prong to the rear) is rather crude, suggestive of possible local manufacture. Difficult to date, as the cult of Priapus seems to have retained some little popularity even during the later Christian influenced period.
Category:		Roman, Figurines
Category:		Figurines

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/figurines/figurine-of-priapus-20854.html Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Figurines  

Description:		A Romano-British cast lead figurine of the god, Priapus. Priapus was originally a minor fertility god from Asia Minor, who gained a little popularity with the Greeks around the 4th century BC. He was adopted by the Romans, who believed that he would ensure fruitfulness and ward off evil. Statues of Priapus were set up in Roman gardens, and his enormous phallus was regarded as a deterrent to thieves. See also UKDFD 6469.
Category:		Roman, Figurines
Category:		Figurines

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/figurines/figurine-27882.html Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Figurines  

Description:		A hollow cast standing togate figurine. The arms and legs are missing, and also part of the back. The hair appears to be plaited. Due to corrosion, it is uncertain as to who the figurine represents. (Possibly dancing, Lar?) Found in same location as UKDFD 16086.
Category:		Roman, Figurines
Category:		Figurines

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/figurines/figurine-of-mercury-26442.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Figurines  

Description:		A Romano-British cast copper-alloy figurine of Mercury. The figure, which is identifiable as Mercury due to the winged cap or petasos, has his right arm raised, and is holding an uncertain object in his left hand. The right arm and both legs are incomplete. The god is depicted naked, except for the cap.
Category:		Roman, Figurines
Category:		Figurines

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/figurines/figurine-of-mars-27994.html Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Figurines  

Description:		A cast copper-alloy figurine of Mars, the Roman god of war. The figurine is standing naked, apart from a 'Corinthian' style helmet, which has a pronounced crest of feathers. Both arms and legs are incomplete. The position of the right arm suggests it once held a spear, the left arm is very corroded to its core and broken at the point it probably held a sword. Figurines of Mars were popular in the north and west of England, where the military presence was stronger.
Category:		Roman, Figurines
Category:		Figurines

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/figurines/figurine-of-mars-41570.html Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Figurines  

Description:		A cast copper-alloy naked figurine dating to the Roman period. The figurine is a crudely cast example with disproportionate limbs, possibly of local manufacture. The helmet appears to be 'Corinthian' in style, missing its crest, suggesting the figurine represents Mars. All limbs are incomplete, the left arm appears to be draped with cloth or resting on a shield. See UKDFD 27994, also from Lincoln.
Category:		Roman, Figurines
Category:		Figurines

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