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Description: | A lead alloy probable plumb bob of probable Roman date, AD 43 - 410. The object is conical with a convex top face. There is a broken stub, probably of a suspension loop, in the centre. The corner between the top and the conical side bulges slightly, then the sides are straight to the apex. There is a small piece of iron embedded in the apex. The solid lead alloy bob has a light grey, smooth patina, with a brown area where the iron has rusted. Compare other similar Roman plum bobs:NLM-937615,LANCUM-8FA658 (both copper alloy) andLIN-901B01. The object could be another form of weight. It is 20mm long, 23.3mm diameter, and 33.66g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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