Semi-circular shaped Stick of Lead

It is uncertain what this piece of lead was used for. It may have been a lead weight or the leg of a pot.
Object no :
EAAH024n
Collection :
Armada Wreck at Portincross
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length 100mm
Materials :
lead
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
Accession number :
AR/B87
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
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