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Description: | A cast lead weight (probably) of uncertain date. The nature of the design (see below) suggests a possible Early-Medieval to Medieval date.The weight is wedge-shaped, resembling a segment of a sphere. The sloping surfaces bear a relief-moulded design of uncertain nature. Extending along the upper ridge is a longitudinal moulding which terminates at each end in a possible zoomorphic or anthropomorphic head. Angling downwards on one side of the central ridge are three angled ridges, possibly designed to represent limbs. One of these 'limbs' has a distinct paddle-like terminal. On the opposite side, only two of these ridges are visible, stemming from the same upper point as those on the other side. Aligned longitudinally on each of the two sloping faces (although poorly preserved on one side), and underlying the main zoomorphic/anthropomorphic design, is a series of approximately five narrow parallel ridges. The convex underside of the weight is irregular and pitted and has adhering sand. The surfaces of the weight are heavily corroded. It measures 56.5mm long, 16.4mm wide, 15mm high and weighs 58.27g.
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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