Long Copper Alloy Plates
- Period
- Colonial
- Date
- 2025-10-14
- Materials
- Copper
- Dimensions
- 1. L - 63.6cm W - 10.6cm 2. L - 50cm W - 9.2cm
- Site
- Avondstar shipwreck
- Inventory
- 2004/GHL/336 , 2002/GHL/41
Full Description
This was discovered at the archaeological site of the Avondster, a shipwreck located near the Port of Galle. These elongated copper-alloy metal pieces, which are found in various sizes, are believed to have been attached to reinforce the wooden parts of ships.
