Monument record RAT 004 - Cansell Green Farm

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Summary

Bronze-gilt figurine, 9.5cm high.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 9810 5841 (50m by 50m)
Map sheet TL95NE
Civil Parish RATTLESDEN, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Bronze-gilt figurine, 9.5cm high found in field N of Poystreet Green. St John the Evangelist in attitude of grief, head resting in his right hand. Solid, cast, fully modelled in 3D. Probably made in Liege region. Late C12. Part of a crucifixion scene, ? altar decoration. No associations. Sold for 35,000 guineas, present whereabouts unknown (R1).
1999(?): Purchased jointly by Ipswich & Moyses Hall Museums.
Thetford ware sherd found in same field (IPSMG note).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <R1> Bibliographic reference: Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. PSIA, 32, (3), 1972, 269-271 and Pl..

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 29 2000 12:00AM

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