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Description: | Fragment from a cast copper alloy rod, probably either a handle or more likely the foot of a copper alloy vessel, cauldron, posnet or skillet of later medieval or post medieval date (1300 - 1600). The bar or rod is cylindrical in shape, tapering slightly from one end to the other. The edges are also slightly faceted creating the appearance of a relatively regular spiral or twist. Both the ends are broken although the breaks are worn and patinated suggesting the damage occurred in antiquity. At each break there is a slight circumferential incised line. A similar moulded band appears close to one end, similar bordered by the incised lines. There are several marks on the surface of the artefact but none look deliberate. The surface patina is a mid - light green colour with poor preservation. A light green powdery corrosion product is present. A direct parallel has not been found, although the metal is similar to that seems on similar described vessels of the period.The artefact measures 84.1 length, has a diameter of 15.9mm at one end and 14.8mm at the other; it weighs 124.82 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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