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Description: | A rim sherd from a copper alloy medieval or post medieval vessel dating to AD c 1400-1700. The inner side of the vessel is smooth and there is a small rim which overlaps into the inside of the vessel. The outside is rougher with a small lip leading to the rim. The sherd is 40.56mm along the edge of the rim, 36.61mm in depth and 6.52mm thick.Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1800 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (2003; 15) state '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cast copper alloy vessels such as skillets remained in use later 'bronze cauldrons in general seem to have been superseded in the early years of the 18th century when their place was taken by cast-iron vessels which were cheaper to make and more durable to use.'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)
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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