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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MA 67
• Date: 16th - 17th century
  16th or 17th century
  
• Material: Bronze
  Pot, cooking
  
• Dimensions: 7.00" H x 7.00" approx D
  
• What: Pot, cooking
  
• Subject: The kitchen - cooking pots of brass and iron (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• 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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