Stoneware Crucible

One rather thick base sherd from a large stoneware crucible. The crucible is likely a crude stoneware with a coarse gray paste. Both the interior and exterior surfaces are heavily burned. The exterior has a glaze-like melted substance that is likely the result of heating/use. The interior has thick encrusted debris from use. The vessel possibly had a triangular-mouth although only the base portion remains.

• Object number

  831.121

• Dimensions

  Base Diameter 1.65 inches

• Animals/objects

  Crucible

• Category

  Manufacturing

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Metallurgy

• Material

  Stoneware

  Other

• Context

  Lot 14 North, Midden Level 1 (624.831)

• Forms

  Base

• Ware types

  Refractory Ware

  Germany

• Techniques

  Molded

  Wheel Thrown

  Burned