Post-Medieval — 16th century; 17th century
Assaying cupel
A group of 14 cupels (small dishes) of bone ash. Several retain traces of litharge (lead oxide) or silver which have failed to coalesce. The separation of precious metals (gold and silver) from lead ore was done by cupellation.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 15622
- Object name:
- Assaying cupel
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 16th century; 17th century
- Material:
ceramic, bone ash
- Measurements/duration:
- H 13 mm, DM 35 mm (one example) (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 60%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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