Stoneware Crucible Base/Body Sherd

One ceramic base and body sherd from a large Hessian crucible. The sherd is likely a crude stoneware or coarse earthenware. The crucible has a flat, rounded base with what encrusted debris on both the interior and exterior surfaces. The exterior is coated in a glaze-like substance which may be due to manufacturing or use. The crucible is burnt and blackened from use.

• Object number

  895.98

• Dimensions

  Base Diameter 2.0 inches

• Animals/objects

  Crucible

• Category

  Manufacturing

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Metallurgy

• Material

  Stoneware

  Other

• Context

  Lot 14 North, Midden Level 2 (624.895)

• Forms

  Base

  Base/Body

• Ware types

  Refractory Ware

  Germany

• Techniques

  Burned