Tanjung
Simpang
ship

Non-ceramic artefacts

Type number & description	Click images to see larger version
1: Wood sample The wood is from a temperate climate, and is probably cedar, pine or fir. On some examples there are oxidized remains, which are likely to be evidence of iron nails.
2: Copper ingots The copper ingots come in three sizes. Weight: small 0.5 kg, medium 0.75 kg, large 1 kg. Diameter: small 10-13 cm, medium 14-17 cm, large 18-20 cm.
3: Bronze gong The gongs have a straight rim and the top is slightly curved, without the central protrusion often seen on later gongs. The angle of the sides permits stacking. Diameter: 41-43cm. Weight 3-4kg.
4: Iron pot The pot has an everted rim and weighs 29kg. Diameter: 41cm
5: Concretion As on most wreck sites, there are many lumps of concretion - various shapes and forms, incorporating oxidized metal and pottery shards.

Last modified:
20 July 2003