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Fragment of the melting pot
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Fragment of the melting pot
Number of tool
A11429:1778
Description of use
A fragment of a fired clay tile, specifically the lower part. These tiles were used by blacksmiths to melt bronze, copper, silver, and gold at high temperatures.
Place of archaeological excavation
Mežotnes Hillfort
Material
Clay
Date
10th – 13th century
Location
National History Museum of Latvia
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