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Description: | A complete cast lead or lead alloy button, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400).The button consists of a hemispherical (domed), with an integrally cast shank on the reverse. Casting seams are present to either side of the shank. The shank consists of an oval sectioned bar, with a sub circular loop at the end. Traces of a V shaped decorative edge are present around the edge of the head.It measures 12.01 mm in length, the head has a diameter of 17.07 mm and is 4.08 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g.The button is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.A variety of different lead or lead alloy buttons have been recorded on the PAS database, including SWYOR-E13D83, PUBLIC-834452, SWYOR-B73873, SWYOR-159223 and SUSS-C5DE37. All are considered to be Medieval in dating.
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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