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Description: | A lead alloy vessel repair / pot mend of Roman to Medieval date (AD 50-1500). Cast plug to mend a vessel wall of 3mm thickness (estimated).The object is sub oval in plan with a distinct H shaped cross section. Held within the groove is a small fragment of grey courseware thin walled pottery sandwiched between the two layers of lead. This fabric is mica rich with white quartz and grit inclusions.On the larger surface there is an irregular verticle incised cross. The mend has a creamy white patina with a slight powdery surface. This example is most likely to be Romn in date, although not enough of the ceramic vessel survives to be certain.The pot mend measures 23.6 mm length, 17.0mm wide and is 12.0 mm thick; it weighs 20.4 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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