Stoneware Crucible

Three mending base and body sherds from a thick-bodied Hessian crucible. The crucible is likely a crude stoneware or possibly a coarse earthenware. There is some encrusted debris on the interior and the crucible is grayed from use.

• Object number

  899.4, 899.6, 899.7

• Dimensions

  Base Diameter 1.76 inches

• Animals/objects

  Crucible

• Category

  Manufacturing

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Metallurgy

• Material

  Stoneware

  Other

• Context

  Lot 14 North, Midden Level 2 (624.899)

• Forms

  Base/Body

• Ware types

  Refractory Ware

  Germany

• Techniques

  Molded