Stoneware Crucible

One almost complete Hessian crucible consisting of sixteen mending ceramic base, body, and rim sherds. The crucible is likely made of a crude stoneware with a coarse, buff paste. The crucible has a flat, rounded base and a triangular-shaped rim. The crucible is heavily stained but the staining may be from the deposition and not from use.

• Object number

  831.283, 831.532, 831.532, 831.679, 831.467, 831.582, 831.554, 831.488, 831.452, 831.124, 831.228, 831.571, 831.127, 831.183, 831.015, 831.101

• Dimensions

  Base Diameter 1.11 inches

  Height 2.82 inches

  Length 2.38 inches

• Animals/objects

  Crucible

• Category

  Manufacturing

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Metallurgy

• Material

  Stoneware

  Other

• Context

  Lot 14 North, Midden Level 1 (624.831)

• Forms

  Base/Body/Rim

  Triangular Mouthed

• Ware types

  Refractory Ware

  Germany

• Techniques

  Wheel Thrown

  Molded

  Organically Stained