cast;
human remains(original)
- Museum number
- 1991,0411.2952
- Description
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A resin and fibreglass cast of human remains, which had decayed to leave compacted soil in the form of the body. There are two individuals, one above the other. Both individuals lay face down in an extended posture, one slightly overlapping the other.
- Production date
- 20thC (cast)
- Dimensions
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Length: 2060 millimetres (entire cast)
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Width: 818 millimetres (entire cast)
- Curator's comments
- For discussion of sand bodies and method of casting, see:
Carver, M. O. H., 1993. Technical Section: Moulding 'Sandmen' For Exhibition - A Preliminary Note. Bulletin of the Sutton Hoo Research Committee Issues 1-8, p. 20
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1991
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1991,0411.2952
