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Copper handle — Maritime Archaeology Museum

Copper handle

Maritime Archaeology Museum Maritime History Historical Featured
Period
Historical
Date
2025-08-06
Materials
Iron
Dimensions
L-128 mm, W-100 mm, THK-20 mm
Site
Godawaya Shipwreck
Location
Galle > Maritime Archaeology Museum > Gallery 01 > Cabinet 07
Inventory
SL/S/GDV/2019/012

Full Description

Cleaned under consevation
Made of 7 parts with 4 faces
Triangular shape
Historical Context The Copper handle 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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