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Of trapezoidal form, a raised inscription along the top surface reading, 'Imp(eratore) Caes(are) Domitiano Aug(usto) Co(n)s(ule) VII', referring to the Emperor Domitian's seventh consulate, inscribed on one of the flared sides with the word 'BRIG', implying that it had come from the land of the Brigantes.
This documentary lead 'Pig' or ingot, from the Lead Mines of Wharfedale in Yorkshire, the lands of the Brigantes was discovered together with another in a peat bog on Heyshaw Moor near Pateley Bridge in 1731. It formed part of the collection at Ripley Castle until recently. The other was bequeathed to the British Museum in 1772.
The mineral wealth of Britain was highly prized by the Romans and the lead mined in Yorkshire and elsewhere was a valuable commodity, shipped throughout the Roman Empire.
Dimensions
58.5 x 10.5 x 13.5Weight
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- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
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- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
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