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Metal handle — Maritime Archaeology Museum

Metal handle

Maritime Archaeology Museum Maritime History Historical
Period
Historical
Date
2025-08-07
Materials
Copper alloy
Dimensions
L-103 mm, W-72 mm, THK-12 mm
Site
Godawaya Shipwreck
Location
Galle > Maritime Archaeology Museum > Gallery 01 > Cabinet 07
Inventory
2023/SL/S/GDV/M/002/014

Full Description

Metal handle was cleaned under conservation
Historical Context The Metal handle from the Godawaya shipwreck represent a unique archaeological resource for understanding ancient metallurgical production and Indian Ocean trade. Archaeological proximity to the Akurugoda smelting site and the Seruwila ore deposit suggests a potential local link; however, current compositional evidence points towards a non-local source.

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