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Figurine of Cupid, Carzield

Period:
Roman Period
Description:

This bronze figurine were found in the remains of the armourer's furnace at Carzield Fort. It had most likely been intended for melting down as scrap metal. The hands and feet are missing, otherwise the figurine is fairly complete.

 

Depicting Cupid, the god of desire, affection and erotic love, it is most likely that the figurine was created in Britain as it exhibits examples of British workmanship. 

Place of Discovery:
Carzield Roman fort
Materials/Media:
bronze
Dimensions:
5cm
Source:
Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
Accession number:
DUMFM:1952.25.2
Digital Number:
RPD0135
RCAHMS site record:
Carzield Roman Fort
References:
BIRLEY, Eric ; RICHMOND, I A "The Roman Fort at Carzield". TDGNHAS. Third series. Volume 22, 1942, pp 156 = 163. Prof. Birley in last week of September 1947. See TDGNHAS XXII (1950 - 51), p. 68.


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