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VESSEL
Unique ID: LANCUM-CDD7E1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A zoomorphic cast copper-alloy spout probably from a ewer of later medieval or early post-medieval date, that is the 15th or early 16th century. The spout is tubular and terminates in a dog's head with open mouth; the tube spout protrudes from the open mouth. At the other end it curves through ninety degrees downwards, and expands into a long, pointed neck where it would have joined the vessel. The dog head has a moulded nose and prominent, squared brow; the eyes are not distinguished.
A similar fixed spout from a pedestal-base ewer can be found illustrated in Lewis (1987, 4-5; fig. 8a). It dates to the 15th century and was found in the moat at Cardiff Castle. Further spouts recorded on this database (e.g. HAMP-7D9361, SOM-3B6544, and HAMP-332414) attest to their standardised design and high volume of manufacture.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 71.58 mm
Width: 19.98 mm
Weight: 72.49 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 3rd May 2014
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: Boston (District)
To be known as: Boston
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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