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Description: | A copper alloy fragment of a vessel of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1400-1750). The object is the rim of a large vessel, most probably a cauldron. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and slightly concave in section. The upper edge is slightly lipped. The outer surface has a blackened appearance due to sooting. The inner surface is smooth and dark green in colour.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cast copper alloy vessels such as skillets remained in use later 'bronze cauldrons in general seem to have been superseded in the early years of the 18th century when their place was taken by cast-iron vessels which were cheaper to make and more durable to use.'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)Length: 47.02mm, Width: 64.39mm, Thickness: 4.58mm, Weight: 53.9g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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