Anzac Gallipoli Archaeology Database

Artefact Metal container
Feature ID:
350
Artefact No.:
149
Artefact Type:
Metal container
Survey Date:
20 September 2011
Location:
Courtney's Post
Period:
c. 1915
Area Nationality:
ANZAC
Deployed By:
Length (cm):
13.6
Width (cm):
5.9
Preservation:
excellent
Associated Feature:
Material:
Metal
Photographed:
Yes
Description:
Water bottle with blue enamel surface. Kidney-shaped base and curved sides. Excellent condition and almost complete, including nozzle. Two holes - probably corrosion. A bit squashed on convex side. Could see in the earth where the water poured out. Found with ceramic base of SRD jar. Dimensions: 13.6cm long, 5.9cm wide, 17.4cm high to top of nozzle. Diameter of nozzle is 2.4 cm and its height, c. 3.2 cm. The metal is 0.2cm thick.

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