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Description: | An incomplete lead object of uncertain date and function. In terms of decoration, the raised ridge and dot pattern on this piece is comparable to that often seen on medieval to early post-medieval lead spindle whorls (see, for example, BH-ECB9E4). In terms of function, it has been suggested by Geoff Egan (pers. comm.) that this may be a lead replacement from the handle of a ceramic vessel. Although lead replacements of handles are hitherto unknown, there are a few examples of jugs having had their bases replaced in lead.
The piece has been broken off at both ends. It has a V-shaped section and a broad curvature. Both of the angled faces have cast decoration in the form of a repeating pattern (crudely executed) of traingles and trapezia, defined by ridges and arranged alternately, each at one hundred and eighty degrees to the next. Within each of the trapezia is a pellet. A ridge also extends along the bottom edge.
The object measures 53.2mm long, 14.8mm wide and 9.5mm thick. The weight is 37.87g. | Subjects: | Mend | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Watters, Julian - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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