Stoneware Crucible Base Sherd

One ceramic base sherd from a stoneware crucible. The stoneware is very crude, gray-colored and coarse-pasted. The crucible has a flat, rounded base. The interior has a slight residue which is likely the result of use. The sherd is lightly burned.

• Object number

  831.173

• Dimensions

  Base Diameter 1.5 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