Crucible

Object/Artifact

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UNO Archaeological Research and Curation

Name/Title

Crucible

Description

Two views of the same crucible, a coarse earthenware vessel tempered with sand, graphite, or other material in order to withstand high heat or caustic chemical reaction. Crucibles are commonly associated with metal working, specifically assaying pure metals, but had a variety of purposes in antebellum contexts, associated with alchemy/chemistry, prospecting, and crime.

Context

626 Bourbon Street

Created By

elizabeth.v.williams@gmail.com

Create Date

December 23, 2022

Updated By

drgray1@uno.edu

Update Date

January 17, 2023