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BEAD
Unique ID: LVPL-C943DF
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A sheet copper alloy probable bead of probable Post Medieval date. It is an asymmetrical circular loop with the widest portion measuring 6.78mm and tapering to 6.69mm. The object is circular in plan and has a circular perforation with an internal diameter of 4.42mm. There are also slight, yet visible casting seams around the inner and outer edges showing that it was made in two halves. Each half has separated slightly at the base of the object revealing that it is hollow inside. The loop has a dark green patina with patches of dark brown on one side, and the patina is very thin with brass showing in places.
A similar example is LVPL2196, and other beads of the same construction are SOM-06DAF6 and SWYOR-C582D6.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Exactly AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6.79 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 16.37 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st June 2014
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Navenby
References cited
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