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Description: | A complete cast lead alloy vessel pot mend (repair) probably of Roman or Medieval date. In plan, the object is sub-circular on one face and irregular on the opposite face. The circular part is smaller than the other part. No ceramic or copper-alloy remains attached to the lead to indicate what type of vessel the plug was used for.This object has rough surfaces and is grey patinated.Length: 25.5mm; width: 21.7mm; thickness: 14.7mm. Weight: 30.23g.Pot mends of this form are found in both Roman and Medieval periods, as a common way to repair broken pottery vessels. Without any remains of the pot it is impossible to date it more precisely.
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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