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Description: | A fragment of thick sheet copper alloy, possibly from a spout similar to two others found on the same farm, but made from thicker sheet. The spouts are presumably from leather vessels. This example does not have an out turned rim like the others, but does seem to divide into a number rounded tabs. These tabs were probably designed to grip behind the wall of the vessel. The spout was presumably bound in place. Only about half of the circumference of this spout survives and it is bent and flattened. The spout has a glossy green patina. Though no parallel has been found for this spout, a late post medieval date is suggested, based on the metal of the other examples. The records for these are linked to this one. It has been suggested that the spouts could be from pilgrim's ampullae, but these are normally made of lead alloy. Similar small copper alloy flasks are known, but these are made of cast metal and are believed to be connected with Holy oil. An example is HAMP-BE9456. It is 23.8mm long, 20mm wide, and 6.8mm thick. It weighs 3.72gm. Given the difference between this and the other spouts, it is possible that this fragment is from another form of object.
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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