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Crucibles

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From Dunadd, Argyll

Postcard of Crucibles.
000-100-038-966-C
© National Museums Scotland

Crucibles

A crucible is a small container in which metals are melted during metalworking. These two examples of baked clay were found at the site of the royal hillfort at Dunadd in Argyll. They were used during the manufacture of bronze objects.

One of the crucibles, now broken, is broadly triangular in shape, with the narrow base roughly at right angles to the flat handle. The other crucible is more cylindrical in shape, with a broad flat handle and rounded base.

Excavations at Dunadd have revealed much evidence for the manufacture of high status jewellery and trinkets, including crucibles for working bronze, gold and silver. The products were used as royal gifts to allies and loyal followers.


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Online ID: 000-100-038-966-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GP 223
Date: Between 575 and 850
Material: Broadly triangular; mouth imperfect; base narrow and at right angles to the flat handle; broken
Cylindrical; broad flat handle; rounded base
Dimensions: 1.88" H; 1.63" W at bulge
2.38" H; 1.38" across mouth
What: Crucible
Crucible
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Where: Scotland, Argyll, Dunadd
Scotland, Argyll, Dunadd
Scotland, Argyll, Kilmartin, Dunadd
Scotland, Argyll, Kilmartin, Dunadd
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Description: Cylindrical crucible with a broad flat handle and a rounded base, from Dunadd
Broadly triangular crucible with a narrow base at right angles to the flat handle, from Dunadd
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