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Description: | Cast lead or lead alloy unidentified object of unknown date. It is probable that this is a gaming piece; however it may also be a decorative cap from an unknown object. The artefact is broadly cylindrical in shape expanding in diameter from the head to the base. It is decorated with a crude incised cross on the top which has been formed by removing triangular wedges from the mid point of each face. This has created an unusual turreted shape, which could also be described as being similar to a tooth (molar). The base of the object is uneven, it has a raised rim or skirt around the base. This skirt extends 7.5mm. There is no other incised or applied decoration present. The artefact is a mid yellow grey colour with an even but much abraded surface. The surface has also suffered from a laminating corrosion which has been aided by abrasion in the soil. A direct parallel has not been found but it is likely to date from the later medieval or post medieval periods 1350-1750. It is possible that this has been formed from a lead (Martini-Henry) Rifle bullet, although this example maybe rather large. If this were the case then it would date from the late 19th centuryThe artefact measures 23.4mm high, has a diameter of 16.8mm. It weighs 35.34 grams.
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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