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Description: | Rally ID: 197A complete lead or lead alloy powder flask cap of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1700.Approximately 95% of the cap is present, with the suspension loops missing presumed lost in antiquity. The object is trapezoidal in plan and broadly rectangular in section. Originally it would have been circular or oval in plan (as viewed from above), however the top edges have been squeezed or squashed together. The comparatively thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth. The closed end or 'base' is sub circular (oval) in plan. The suspension loops on either side are missing presumed lost in antiquity.The object measures 27.64 mm in length and is 14.36 mm high. It weighs 12.7 g. The object is a mid grey in colour and has an uneven patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Other similar examples of this type of artefact have been recorded on the database including WMID-316E83 and WMID-C99457.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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