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COSTREL
Unique ID: MAS-100018
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A salt-glazed stoneware barrel costrel, almost certainly German and probably dating to the 17th century. Recovered in 1966 during a dive at a depth of approximately 50-60 ft, and found in association with two lots of cannon, cannonballs and lead sheeting.
Class:
Container
Sub class: Food and liquid storage container
Inscription:
EM
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: With finder
Subsequent action after recording: Submitted as wreck to the Receiver of Wreck
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1699
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 19th October 2016
Personal details
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Stoneware
Manufacture method: Moulded
Completeness: Incomplete
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