Inv. No. Fiz 287 A shooting target (artificial pigeon) reconstructed from seven fragments, made of a black bitumen-based material or a similar resin

A shooting target (artificial pigeon) reconstructed from seven fragments, made of a black bitumen-based material 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. The object widens in three successive stepped sections.

 

Height: 2.5 cm

Diameter: 11.5 cm
Weight: 85 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 (8.11.2018). Head of the excavation: Matej Draksler.

 

Quadrant G2

US 1001