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Sungod
Sungod
Sungod
Sungod
Sungod
Sungod
Sungod
Sungod
Sungod
Sungod

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A brick and tile circular base set in the centre of a garden. The gnomon is in the form of a stylised male face. The numbers are inscribed on stone blocks that are set onto the base. The motto is inscribed on the face of these stone blocks.
Title

Sungod

Date

1991

Medium

stone, tile & brick

Measurements

H 90 x W 20 x D 65 cm;
Plinth: H 40 x W 400 x D 400 cm

Accession number

RH12_CP_S007

Acquisition method

commissioned by Horsham District Council

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Horsham District Council

Custodian

Horsham District Council

Work status

extant

Access

time restrictions apply

Access note

Park opening times

Inscription description

the motto is spelled out on the face of each of the blocks with numbers inscribed: VIII VII VI V IIII III II I XII XI X IX VIII VII VI V IIII / HO RA S N ON NU M E RO N I SI SE R E N AS; metal plaque on the upper face of the base: ''I COUNT NOT THE HOURS UNLESS THEY BE HAPPY'' / SUNGOD BY JOHN SKELTON

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