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2019.21.1

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

2019.21.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Earth crucible 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, hollow earth vessel, blackened inside, which has been broken unevenly at the top to reveal the inside. The inside is imprinted with concentric circles, left by bullet cases used as scrap metal. A piece of copper remains attached to the rim of the crucible. [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, Material Copper Metal, Process Lost Wax Cast
Dimensions
Diameter: max 69 mm, Height: max 66 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2019.21.1

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