Graphite Crucible Rim Sherds

Two heavily burnt rim sherds from a moderately-sized crucible. The crucible sherds are 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. The sherds are likely from a vessel with a rounded rim, making it quite different than the triangular-mouthed vessels in the same context. The sherds do not mend and are of varying thicknesses, so they may represent more than one vessel.

• Object number

  831.267, 831.369

• Dimensions

  Rim Diameter 5.0 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