Anglo-Saxon figurine

Photo: The Portable Antiquities Scheme CC By 2.0
Object type: Figurine
Period: Anglo-Saxon
Primary material: Copper alloy
Date found: 12/12/2020
Location: West Berkshire

Description

A copper-alloy Anglo-Saxon figurine that the PAS have designated as a Find of Note: Regional Importance. It is suggested that the features of the figurine indicate a male bearded figure, wearing boots and trousers and perhaps a headdress. The backward thumbs are unique amongst PAS finds.