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Originally Posted by Spiridonov
Why did you thinking that it is a later repair?
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Hi Spridonov,
Simply because, as I stated, pans and covers were not extant before ca. 1500. As this barrel is stylistically clearly earlier than 1500, the pan must be a later addition. If you look closely at the lower brim of the pan you will see traces of soldering.
Best,
Michael