Inv. No. Fiz 232 Fragment of a clay pigeon (target pigeon) for shooting, made of a black bitumen-based mass or a similar resin.

Fragment of a clay pigeon (target pigeon) for shooting, made of a black bitumen-based mass or a similar resin

The material is glossy in places and contains very fine inclusions in some areas.

 

An industrially manufactured object bearing the following inscription in relief: “PATENTED INANIMATED BIRD; TRADEMARK; SPECIAL FOR PRACTICE; TO THE THROW”, together with a relief depiction of a bird in flight.

The object is thin, circular and convex in shape. The central part is recessed and surrounded by a raised rim.

 

Preserved height: 0.8 cm
Thickness: 0.3 cm
Reconstructed diameter: 8.2 cm
Weight: 28 g

 

Dated to: Late 19th and early 20th century

Site: Fizine, preventive archaeological excavations carried out by the Underwater Archaeological Consortium under the direction of the Institute for Underwater Archaeology (ZaPA), in connection with the reconstruction and construction of a pier in 2018 (22.11.2018). Head of the excavation: Matej Draksler.

Quadrant F1
US / during profile cleaning
Depth: 50–70 cm