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Description: | A cast copper alloy Medieval/ Post-Medieval (1200-1800) vessel leg, broken at both ends and along one side. The leg is flat on the reverse while the front is divided into three areas; a prominent central rib and two side areas of which one survives. This is thin near the rib and then thickens towards the outer edge. There are no apparent traces of blackening, which usually suggest a vessel's usage in cooking over an open fire. The large size of this vessel leg suggests it is from a large vessel such as a cauldron.Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from about 1200-1800 for serving and cooking food. WILT-D90B86 cites Butler and Green (2003; 15) stating 'there is evidence that (cast copper alloy) metal cooking vessels became increasingly common during the 13th and 14th centuries'. While certain specialist cast copper alloy vessels such as skillets remained in use later, 'bronze cauldrons in general seem to have been superseded in the early years of the 18th century when their place was taken by cast-iron vessels which were cheaper to make and more durable to use.' (ibid: 22). Compare also SUR-79D5D7.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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