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A very crude, slightly biconical lead disc. Central hole is small and there is no decoration. Edges are slightly smoothed suggesting it may have been a spindle whorl although its crudity and small hole would tend to preclude this. It may be a loom weight.
History note: Bought as a part of a group for £150
Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-11-24) by Taylor, Geoffrey
500 - 1699
Object
composed of
lead
Weight 35.91 g
Diameter Of Hole
Diameter 6 mm
Whole Object
Height 11 mm
Width 26 mm
Accession number: CM.1920-2008
Primary reference Number: 183968
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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