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Description: | Lead alloy casting spune; probably a piece from the top of a mould which has been cut off of the cast object. It has a roughly oval top which is slightly concave, towards one end of this is an oval piece projecting downwards and tapering inwards to a base which has been cut off flat at an angle leaving a slight projecting rim. It is 26.4mm long, 14.1mm wide, 9.9mm thick and weighs 17.74 grams.Lead working was introduced to Britain by the Romans and this could date from the Roman - Modern periods.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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