Pot

This broken bronze cooking pot dates from the 16th or 17th century. It was found buried at Fisherrow at Musselburgh in East Lothian in 1951. When found, it contained a number of coins of Elizabeth I of England, James VI & I, Charles I and continental rulers.

The three-legged pot has a globular body and an out-turned rim. Only one handle now survives.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-676-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MA 67
Date:	16th - 17th century 16th or 17th century
Material:	Bronze
Dimensions:	7.00" H x 7.00" approx D
What:	Pot, cooking
Subject:	The kitchen - cooking pots of brass and iron (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Musselburgh, Fisherrow
Event:
Description:	Broken bronze tripod cooking pot, containing coins when found buried at Fisherrow, Musselburgh, 16th or 17th century
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