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Description: | A cast lead alloy zoomorphic weight in the form of a fish. The object is sub-oval in plan and cross-section. The object has an oval body with two rounded projections at each edge representing the adipose fin and anal fin. The object then tapers before flaring out in a sub-triangular form to represent the tail or caudal fin. The tail is perforated with a rectangular perforation measuring 3.75mm in length and 1.94mm in width. At the nose of the fish is an iron projection which may have formed an iron attachment loop. Each face of the object is worn smooth however faint remains of decoration can be seen in places in the form of incised scales. The object has a smooth mid white patina.Such objects are difficult to date with any degree of certainty without contextual evidence or any diagnostic features but it is most likely to be of medieval to post-medieval date. The form of the object indicates it may have functioned as a fishing weight, however the presence of iron suggests its use as a steal yard weight is also possible.
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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