Stoneware Crucible Base Sherd

Two mending ceramic base sherds from a small Hessian crucible. The sherds are likely a crude stoneware or coarse earthenware. The crucible has a flat, rounded base. The interior is heavily stained from use and burned.

• Object number

  839.53, 839.46

• Dimensions

  Base Diameter 1.02 inches

• Animals/objects

  Crucible

• Category

  Manufacturing

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Metallurgy

• Material

  Stoneware

  Other

• Context

  Lot 14 North, Midden Level 2 (624.839)

• Forms

  Base

• Ware types

  Refractory Ware

  Germany

• Techniques

  Burned