Record ID: WMID-5059F4
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable gaming piece or possible weight, of probable Early Medieval dating (c. AD 800 to c. AD 1000). The probable gaming piece is semi spherical in shape, with a flat base and five knops or nipples on the crown. The knops are of differing sizes, but the central one is largest. The sides of the probable gaming piece have regularly spaced vertical ridges running around the circumference. It has a diameter of 13.0 mm and is 9.0 mm tall. It weighs 6.3 g (0.22 oz). The probable gaming piece is a mid to light grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Several simi…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-84F1E5
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy, zoomorphic (bird) possible die stamp or probable casting spillage, of possible Early Medieval dating (AD 410 - AD 1066). The probable casting spillage is irregular in plan, and rectangular in section. The front has a raised design, consisting of a bird standing on two legs, with the head and beak to the left side of the body, and tail outstretched behind. Feathers are depicted by several curvilinear lines. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It measures 24.48 mm in length, 34.08 mm wide and 4.76 mm thick. It weighs 17.6 g. The probable casting…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 7th January 2015
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