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Description: | A possible cast copper alloy vessel leg/foot probably dating from the Medieval period.The object is sub-rectangular in plan with straight sides narrowing towards the foot, the edges of which are rounded. The terminal end is worn and measuring 25mm in width and 3.5mm in thickness. At the opposite end the object measures 33mm in width, and is 21mm thick. There is a small depression within the edge which is the internal base which may be a casting flaw. 15mm from the terminal end is a slight step before the object expands in thickness.Each surface of the object is irregular and corroded. On one face there is a wide depression measuring 8mm in length and c.10mm in width just below the break/cut. Down one edge of the object a casting line is visible. A small amount of patina remains on each face just above the broken end and is a dark grey green, possibly tinned.The presence of a casting flash indicates the object was cast in a two part mould. Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1250-1650 for serving and cooking.
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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