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Description: | Lead alloy with gilding Vessel base. Cast - probably hollow cast given the form - flat base of a small vial or canister with a diameter greater than that of its base; the sides become very thin towards the limit of their surviving extent. The outer surface of the object is gilded, most extensively on its base, with tiny spots of gilding retained on the sides. Corroded and heavily patinated clear of gilding. The combination of lead and gold is unusual. Suggested date: possibly Medieval, 1200-1500.Diameter: 22.4mm, Height: 7.4mm, Thickness (centre of base): 2.4mm, Weight: 6.52gms.
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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