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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy leg or foot from a copper alloy vessel probably a posnet of later medieval date (1300 - 1600). An alternative interpretation is possible in that it is from a skillet or posnet handle. The foot is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with parallel long sides and rounded end; in cross section the foot is a oval (rectangular with rounded edges). The upper edge of the foot is broken. The vessel 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. A blackened soot stained surface covers some areas. Similar examples of feet from copper alloy vessels have been dated to the later medieval period (1300 - 1500).The vessel leg measures 40.5mm in length, has a maximum width of 20.1mm, a maximum thickness of 10.4mm and it weighs 41.36 grams. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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