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STYLUS

Unique ID: IOW-E46617

Object type certainty: Certain
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A bent and slightly abraded probable Medieval to Post-Medieval lead pencil or 'writing lead'.

This stylus is round in section along the entire length, which tapers to a point. There is light abrasion across the stylus but no evidence of deliberate decoration.

This object is bent at an acute angle, causing the lead to flatten at the bend.

Notes:

Lead styli are usually considered to be of medieval date, perhaps used as often for on-site tasks demanding functional literacy as for more formal writing tasks.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 40 mm
Width: 7 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight: 14.69 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

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