Stoneware Crucible Base Sherd

One burned ceramic base sherd from a large stoneware crucible. The sherd is likely made of a crude stoneware with a coarse, gray paste. The crucible has a flat, rounded base. The interior has slight traces of residue and the body is burned from use.

• Object number

  831.108

• Dimensions

  Base Diameter 2.25 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

  Burned

  Wheel Thrown