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Description: | A complete cast copper-alloy zoomorphic spout , possibly from a ewer, of Medieval to Post medieval date (c. AD 1400-1550). The spout is tubular and oval in cross section and is formed of a dog headed terminal with an open mouth from which a tube for pouring extends (internal diameter: 5.5mm). The head of the dog is formed from a moulded flattened nose, prominent brow ridges with eye recesses, and rectangular ears which extend slightly above the head; the eyes themselves are not distinguished. From the zoomorphic head the body curves downwards to form the back of the spout, where it would have been attached to a vessel, which is now open and broadly tear-drop shaped in plan and 'v' in cross-section. The copper alloy now has a dark green patina with areas of both shiny patination and moderate pitting.This find can be paralleled with Lewis (1987: 4-5, fig 8a) which dates to the 15th century, and with numerous records on this database, cf. IOW-597D38, SUR-396B47, HAMP-105444, ESS-E72198, BERK-EA1383 for a few examples.
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