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Bullock figurine

Findspot: 
Arrington, Cambridgeshire
Period: 
Date: 
Roman, c. AD 130 - 160
Material: 
Ceramic/Pottery
Dimensions: 
L. 12.3cm

This object came from the grave of a one-year old Roman child found in Cambridgeshire in 1990. Bullock or ox figurines like this were made in central France and were considered symbols of strength by the Romans.

Collection information

Collection: 
University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
Accession No: 
1994.14

Exhibition details

Catalogue number: 
93

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