Stoneware Crucible Base Sherd

One heavily burnt and charred ceramic base sherd from a moderately-sized Hessian crucible. The sherd is likely made of a crude stoneware or graphite, although the body is so burned it is difficult to determine the ceramic type. The crucible has a flat, rounded base with thick, encrusted debris on the interior. 

• Object number

  790.82

• Dimensions

  Base Diameter 1.78 inches

• Animals/objects

  Crucible

• Category

  Manufacturing

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Metallurgy

• Material

  Other

• Context

  Lot 14 North, Midden Level 1 (624.790)

• Forms

  Base

• Ware types

  Refractory Ware

• Techniques

  Burned