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Description: | Cast lead alloy weight of probable Medieval - Post Medieval date (1250 - 1600 AD).
The lead weight is sub-rectangular (shield shaped) in plan and semi-circular (D-shaped) in cross section. The front face of the weight is domed and the rear is flat. Apart from a small raised area in the centre of the head the top of the weight is flat. This raised area is probably a result of casting. The weight measures 37.4mm in length, 31.5mm in width and is 16.9mm thick. It weighs 112.64 grams (3.974 ozs or 1738.4 grains).
The front of the weight is decorated with a cast realistic and proportioned human face or head. This decoration consists of long hair styled away from the face and short at the sides, a low brow, two recessed eyes, a large bulbous nose, and a small mouth. Both cheeks are slightly raised or domed and the chin is formed from the base of the weight. The rear of the weight is plain; however, there are a number of deep scratches present. These are probably a result of damage in the plough soil. The front of the weight is also slightly damaged and asymetrical. The weight is a mid-grey yellow colour with an even shiny patina that covers all surfaces. | Format: | text/html | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | Publisher: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Rights holder: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Subjects: | archaeology | Temporal: | 1250
1600 | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Peter Reavill | Identifier: | http://www.finds.org.uk/database/artefac... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | text/html | Go to resource |
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