Cauldron

1924.02.0137

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Cauldron   (1924.02.0137)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Processing & Preparation T&E
  4. :
  5. Cooking Vessels
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Migration Age, 300 – 800 CE, 4th - 6th century CE
Culture Merovingian
Location On Exhibitin the Europe exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 16.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 6.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.3 cm
Weight 347 g
Measuring Remarks First measurement is the width of the base. The width of the pot at the lip is slightly smaller, (15 cm). The second measurement is the height of the pot. Third measurement is the thickness of the lip and average body thickness of the vessel.
Materials Metal--Iron
Manufacturing Processes Forging
Munsell Color Information black (N 2/) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data

Butte des Gargans, Tomb XVI

Credit Line/Dedication Baudon Collection
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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