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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy leg or foot from a copper alloy vessel probably a cauldron or skillet of later medieval date (1300 - 1600). It is possible that this leg is a repair / replacement for an original but broken foot as the upper section has a rectangular (sub-rectangular foot shaped) recess. The foot is broadly sub-rectangular in plan tapering slightly from the top to the base. In cross section the foot is a facetted D shaped with a prominent vertical rectangular shaped ridge running down the rear face of the leg. This ridge is unusual in shape and position. The upper edge of the foot is broken with an uneven stepped surface which has been badly distorted by movement in the ploughsoil. At the centre of the upper face of the foot is a D shaped shallow socket ( 17.5mm length x 11.0mm width x 9.6mm deep). The whole foot is pock marked, probably caused by gas bubbles in the mould. The base of the foot is even and relatively flat. The foot is a mid green colour with an uneven patina. This patina has been abraded in several places, probably through movement in the soil. This movement has also damaged the edges of the leg producing an asymmetrical shape. In the areas where abrasion has occurred a light green active powdery corrosion is present. The lower part of the foot also shows signs of sooting. Similar examples of feet from copper alloy vessels have been dated to the later medieval period (1300 - 1500).The vessel leg measures 47.2mm in length, has a maximum width of 36.0mm, a maximum thickness of 18.2mm and it weighs 89.67 grams. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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