iron crucible
Date1850-1900
Inventory Number1997-1-1965
ClassificationCrucible
Subject
Maker
American
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Cultural Region
Dimensions6.3 x 5.1 cm (2 1/2 x 2 in.)
Material
DescriptionA metallic pot roughly in the shape of an inverted cone with no handles.
Signedunsigned
FunctionTo melt and combine metals with a lower melting point than iron.
