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Description: | An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy toy jug, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (13th to 16th Centuries AD).The jug is sub rectangular in plan and circular in cross section. A casting seam is present along the both sides of the jug, along the length of the handle and directly opposite the handle. The base of the jug is circular. Faint signs of decoration are present on both sides. The handle is long and narrow, being formed from multiple diagonal protrustions.The jug is mid white to pale grey colour, with an even surface patina.It measures 41.05mm in height, 19.89mm diameter base and the metal is 1.39mm thick. It weighs 19.2 grams.During the Medieval and Post Medieval period, toys were made for children out of tin or lead alloys, and commonly reflected the larger Adult versions. A variety of household fittings and furniture were replicated in miniature for children to play with. Amongst the most common type found, are jugs as this vessel type was the main tableware item and was found in virtually every Medieval Home (Egan, 1996). The style of this jug is consistent with 13th to 16th Centuries AD dating.
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