Crucible, Pottery
Country
England
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Object detail
Description
Crucible. The piece is a small crucible, the paste is off white to greyish brown. The texture is course with a scattering of dark inclusions. The vessel is thin walled, triangular at the rim, circular at the base, the lower two thirds of the vessel are suggesting burning (?) and there are bright orange stains on both interior and exterior.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY
Measurements
L45mm x W37mm x D37mm
Media/Materials description
Pottery-made of fired clay, complete or fragmented
Inclusions to make the clay less sticky, reduce shrinkage, increase resistance to thermal shock and strength prior to firing.
Inclusions to make the clay less sticky, reduce shrinkage, increase resistance to thermal shock and strength prior to firing.
History and use
This objct is a ceramic crucible which was used as mixing vessels, where metals (copper, alloy, leaded bronze) or other substances were melted and heated at high temperatures. Their form varies through time, and there was marked regional variation.
Registration number
E40461
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