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Handle shaped tin ingots

Unknown0907/0960

Marine Heritage Gallery Jakarta

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.

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

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