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Part of a copper vessel — Maritime Archaeology Museum

Part of a copper vessel

Maritime Archaeology Museum Maritime History Historical
Period
Historical
Date
2025-08-18
Materials
Copper
Dimensions
L-207 mm, W-167 mm, THK-2 mm ,
Site
Godawaya Shipwreck
Location
Conversation Labotory
Inventory
SL/S/GDV/2019/56

Full Description

Brown colour with calcareous
Two pieces (with neck)
Historical Context The Part of a copper vessel 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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