THE CRUCIBLES FROM CASTLEFORD, YORKSHIRE
Author(s): Justine Bayley
A total of 28 crucible sherds from Roman sites were examined and the metal-rich deposits on them analysed qualitatively by XRF. Form and fabric were varied and atypical for the Roman period. Most of the crucibles were used to melt mixed copper alloys, but some evidence for silver melting and cupellation (assaying/refining) as well as the parting of silver from gold was also noted.
- Report Number:
- 55/1996
- Series:
- AML Reports (New Series)
- Pages:
- 5
- Keywords:
- Copper Alloy Silver Technology
