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Description: | A complete but misshapen post-Medieval cast or wrought lead-alloy vessel (c. AD 1500-c. 1700).This 'bird-feeder' vessel was semi-circular in cross-section prior to being damaged. It has a semi-circular base and the sides flare upwards towards the plain rim. At the front it is decorated with two horizontal and parallel raised 'ribs'. Below these features it has engraved initials D S and on the base there is a cluster of punched dots. The rear face is plain.The inner and outer surfaces of the vessel are grey with traces of a buff patina.Height: 42.76mm; width: 57.27mm; thickness: 20.14mm. Weight: 57.89g.Similar containers have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database where they have been identified as Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval bird feeders or bird seed containers. Alternative suggestions for use have been made, including: dice shakers, grain measures, blood-letting cups, inkwells or for water containers/fonts for private homes. For comparison, see published vessels: Read (1995, 127-128; fig. 811), Egan et al (2005, 129; ref. 617).
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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