File:C61D24b Romano-British copper alloy Horse figurine (FindID 124578).jpg

English: Romano-British copper alloy horse figurine, 88mm long and 74mm high at its head and 54mm high at its rear with an overall width of 20mm. The object is in fair condition with a dark green patina and a couple of corrosion patches. The object weighs 217grams and represents the lower part of a Horse and Rider figurine which are only known in the East Midlands. The horse, which is realistically depicted in mid stride, is missing the lower part of three of its legs. The intact leg, which is its back left, is taking its weight and has a stylised hoof. The head which is 29mm long and 14mm wide, is very worn but small circular protrusions can just be made out where its eyes would be. The nose is also worn and it is missing its left ear completely and most of its right. The mane is very unusual and is formed from two protruding shallow crescents which run parallel down its neck. They have a frilled, 'pie crust' edge and there is a depression between them. This may have allowed something to be placed inside, perhaps a mane of some organic material? The horse has a small circular protrusion on its left side, which although corroded appears to have been deliberate and may be a fitting which held the rider in place. It has a full tail, which if it wasn't missing its tip, would run to its hoof. This is decorated with faint incised lines. The underside of the horse has a recessed area between its front legs which is sub rectangular in form and presumably designed to hold the horse onto something, although it may have been free standing?