A small, cylindrical piece of stone with a shallow bowl in the top.
Collection
History Collection
Cataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.org
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Cupel
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Crucible, Metal
Nomenclature Class
Metalworking T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object Number
Other Number
1105C
Dimensions
Height
7/8 in
Diameter
1-1/4 in
Material
Stone
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
Relationships
Related Places
Place
Location
New Almaden Mines
City
San Jose
Region
Central California
Continent
North America
General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging Note
Note
Cupel was previously housed with a bottle of mercury, and was used in the Almaden Mines - although unlikely, may have mercury residue. Nitrile gloves and a mask recommended for handling.
