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2019.21.2

Earth crucible fragment used in lost wax casting to melt metal to make bells. [AFS [OPS move] 2/9/2019]

2019.21.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Earth crucible fragment used in lost wax casting to melt metal to make bells. [AFS [OPS move] 2/9/2019]
Long description
Earth crucible used in lost wax casting to melt metal to make bells. The crucible consists of a rounded fragment, blackened on one side, which has been broken unevenly around the edges. One side is imprinted with concentric circles, left by bullet cases used as scrap metal, with a flattened section which may have formed part of the base. [AFS [OPS move] 2/9/2019]
Geographical reference
Cambodia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Cambodia
Kandal province Ponhea Leu district Phsar Daek Commune Phnom Village
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Jeremy Warren
PRM source Jeremy Warren
Date
Date collected
January 2018
Acquisition information
Donated: 2019
Materials and processes
Material Earth, Process Lost Wax Cast
Dimensions
Diameter: max 66 mm, Height: max 33 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2019.21.2

Search terms: Music, Tool, Metallurgy, Technique, Bell, Mould, Crucible