Graphite Crucible

Three mending and heavily burnt rim sherds from a moderately-sized crucible. The crucible is likely made of graphite or possibly a crude stoneware, although the body is so burned it is difficult to determine the composition of the vessel. This crucible has a rounded rim, making it quite different than the triangular-mouthed vessels in the same context. 

• Object number

  831.373, 831.409, 831.509

• Dimensions

  Rim Diameter 4.0 inches

• Animals/objects

  Crucible

• Category

  Manufacturing

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Metallurgy

• Material

  Stoneware

  Graphite

• Context

  Lot 14 North, Midden Level 1 (624.831)

• Forms

  Rim

• Ware types

  Refractory Ware

  Germany

• Techniques

  Burned