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Description: | A complete and misshapen post-Medieval cast or wrought lead-alloy vessel (c. 1500-c. 1700).This 'bird-feeder' vessel was semi-circular in cross-section prior to being damaged and had a semi-circular base and flaring sides. It has a plain rim at the front and rear.This vessel has an uneven grey surface with dents and minor scratches.Height: 39.4mm; width: 49.5mm; thickness: 41.1mm. Weight: 123.62g.Similar artefacts have been identified as bird seed containers and dated to the later medieval and post medieval periods. However, others have suggested that these containers could be used as dice shakers, grain measures, blood-letting cups, inkwells or for water containers/fonts for private homes.Similar examples have been published by Read (1995, p. 127-128, ref: 811) and by Egan (2005, p. 128-129, refs: 616-617). Both authors have attributed dating of 16th-17th Centuries AD.Egan, G. 2005. Material Culture in London in an age of transition. MoLAS Monograph 19. Museum of London.Read, B. 1995. History beneath our Feet. Anglia Publishing. Ipswich.
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