Handle shaped tin ingots

Unknown 0907/0960

Marine Heritage Gallery Jakarta
DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

The curved end of the handle-shaped ingot allowed for it to be easily hung or attached to other objects, such as a belt or a harness, which made it more convenient to carry around. This feature also made it easier to measure and trade the ingots, as they could be hung on a balance and weighed against other objects.

Details

Title: Handle shaped tin ingots
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 0907/0960
Location: Java Sea, Cirebon
Provenance: Cirebon shipwreck
Medium: Tin - lead amalgam

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